IT Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Genesis10
Location: Irving
Posted on: April 27, 2025

Job Description:

Genesis10 is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer for our client in the Financial Services Industry. This is a Contract to Hire opportunity located in Irving, TX. 75039

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This is a "Hybrid" posiiton and requires the ability to work onsite 2 to 3 days on site per week.

W2 Status:
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as employees will be considered for this position. No Visa candidates can be considered at this time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and optimize our organization's cloud, data center, and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, security protocols, and cloud integration, with a proven track record of designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can align IT architecture with business objectives while ensuring reliability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. The focus of this position is on system engineering (servers, cloud, storage) with good competency in networking.

Key Responsibilities: Design and architect scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud, data center, and network solutions tailored to business needs.
Develop and maintain network standards, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry's best practices and regulatory requirements.
Deploy and configure cloud services, including virtual machines, containers, serverless functions, and databases.
Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis to ensure optimal resource utilization, high availability, and redundancy.
Implement auto-scaling, load balancing, and other optimization strategies to ensure high availability and reliability.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance infrastructure performance, security, and efficiency.
Lead the planning, deployment, and integration of network solutions, including LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi Access Points, and cloud-based networking.
Deploy and configure cloud services, including virtual machines, containers, serverless functions, and databases across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Migrate on-premises applications and workloads to cloud platforms using native migration tools.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
Perform root cause analysis (RCA) for incidents and implement preventive measures.
Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and advancements in networking and cybersecurity.

Core Competencies: Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IT infrastructure architecture with long-term business goals.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex network issues.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead projects and mentor team members.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to designing and implementing network solutions.

Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in infrastructure architecture, design, and implementation.
Proven experience as an Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell).
Expertise in cloud services, virtual machines, physical server hardware, storage appliances, containers, serverless functions, and databases.
In-depth knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, BGP, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs.
Hands-on experience with network hardware configuration and design best practice.
Strong understanding of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid cloud architectures.
Expertise in network security principles, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), and zero-trust architectures.
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and change management processes.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
Relevant technology certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator, CompTIA Network+).
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience in industries with high regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., PCI, HIPPA, GDPR, finance, etc.).

If you have the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year-in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. --- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF)
Remote opportunities available

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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