Lead Hybrid Infrastructure Administrator

Role summary / purpose We are seeking a highly skilled Hybrid Infrastructure Administrator to manage, maintain, and modernize enterprise infrastructure across both on-premises and cloud environments. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, scalability, and performance of enterprise infrastructure supporting critical business operations. The successful candidate will have experience designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid infrastructure solutions that integrate on-premises systems with cloud services. Key responsibilities • Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot on-premise server infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers. • Manage and configure network components, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security. • Implement and manage firewall rule configurations to maintain a secure network environment. • Monitor and maintain system health, ensuring high availability and performance of critical resources. • Perform server operating system upgrades and manage vendor patching. • Collaborate with the IT team to design, implement, and maintain virtualized environments using VMware. • Administer and support hybrid cloud environments, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and related cloud services. • Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure, networking, security controls, and monitoring solutions. • Develop and implement automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to streamline system administration and provisioning tasks. • Ensure cybersecurity measures, automation, and operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies and industry regulations. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required. • Strong expertise supporting enterprise on-premises infrastructure, including Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, storage, virtualization, and networking technologies. • Hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization technologies. • Experience with infrastructure automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), vendor management, and project delivery. • Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, execution, and delivery of infrastructure initiatives. Required skills • Experience administering Active Directory, domain controllers, and Group Policy. • Strong knowledge of network configuration and management, including firewall administration. • Experience with SonicWall and Palo Alto firewalls. • Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar languages. • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, ARM/Bicep, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar technologies. • Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity management, security, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery concepts. • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment. • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills. • Experience managing third-party vendors and service providers. • Strong soft skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Knowledge of storage solutions including Isilon, Vblock, VxRail, Data Domain, and Avamar. • Experience implementing Infr…