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We are seeking a highly skilled and forward-thinking Infrastructure Engineer to serve as a core technical leader within our IT department.

This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and evolution of the company’s network, cloud, server, and virtualization infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise networking, and hybrid infrastructure platforms.

This position works closely with the Desktop Support Analyst and Junior Systems Administrator roles and serves as a technical mentor and escalation resource, driving infrastructure modernization initiatives, leading complex projects, and acting as a subject matter expert (SME) for Azure, virtualization platforms, and enterprise networking.

The Infrastructure Engineer will also play a key role in infrastructure integration and modernization associated with company acquisitions, including network architecture, server migrations, and identity integration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network architecture utilizing Aruba, Meraki, and Fortinet technologies.
• Own and maintain network standards including VLAN design, IP addressing, routing, redundancy, and segmentation.
• Configure and support Fortinet firewalls, including HA, SD-WAN, site-to-site VPNs, and remote access solutions.
• Manage Aruba switching and wireless environments, including centralized management via Aruba Central.
• Lead network expansion and modernization projects across warehouse and office environments.
• Validate vendor designs and implementations to ensure alignment with company standards and best practices.

Cloud & Microsoft Platform Engineering:

• Serve as the Azure subject matter expert, leading cloud architecture decisions and hands-on implementation.
• Design and manage Azure Virtual Machines, networking, and supporting services.
• Architect and maintain hybrid identity solutions integrating on-premises Active Directory with Microsoft Entra ID.
• Lead improvements to the Microsoft 365 environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, and security configurations.

Virtualization & Server Infrastructure:

• Design, manage, and support virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
• Maintain virtual machine lifecycle including provisioning, performance optimization, and capacity planning.
• Support and maintain Windows Server environments and supporting infrastructure services.
• Plan and execute server migrations from on-premises environments to Azure or modern platforms.
• Manage storage, backup, and disaster recovery strategies for virtual and physical infrastructure.

Infrastructure Integration & Modernization:

• Participate in infrastructure planning and integration for company acquisitions, including:
• Network connectivity and architecture
• Active Directory and identity integration
• Server and application migrations
• Security alignment and standardization
• Identify opportunities to modernize legacy infrastructure and move toward cloud or hybrid solutions.
• Security & Reliability Engineering:
• Partner with IT leadership to strengthen the organization’s security posture across network, cloud, and server platforms.
• Assist with investigation and remediation of security or infrastructure incidents.
• Implement monitoring, alerting, and performance visibility across core infrastructure platforms.

Technical Leadership & Collaboration:

• Act as the highest escalation point for complex technical issues beyond desktop and junior systems administration scope.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to the Junior Systems Administrator and Desktop Support Analyst.
• Establish and maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operating procedures.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders on infrastructure initiatives.
• Provide technical planning input, timelines, and risk assessments for infrastructure projects.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the following education and/or experience.
• 3-5+ commensurate work experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise network infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration.
• Experience with Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid identity architectures.
• Experience managing virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Solid understanding of network security principles, firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation.
• Prefer experience with Aruba switching and wireless, Aruba Central, Meraki networking, and Fortinet firewalls.
• Prefer experience migrating workloads from on-premises environments to Azure.
• Prefer experience supporting Azure Virtual Machines and hybrid infrastructure environments.
• Prefer familiarity with Intune, PowerShell automation, and infrastructure automation concepts.
• Prefer experience supporting infrastructure integrations during company acquisitions or large migrations.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $90.000 – $100,000. In addition to competitive pay, Port Jersey Logistics Network offers a robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Port Jersey Logistics Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.