Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Trinetix • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a Middle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to own and evolve a predominantly Azure-based infrastructure environment. This is a hands-on, senior-level individual contributor role with high autonomy and responsibility across cloud infrastructure, identity, endpoint management, and security.
The right person serves as a technical authority across the Microsoft ecosystem, responsible for designing, operating, and continuously improving a cloud-first environment that supports a distributed workforce and field operations at scale. This role requires ownership, proactive communication, and the judgment to prioritize without constant direction.
Environment Overview
Cloud: Azure IaaS (primary platform) - VMs, Networking, Storage Accounts, Key Vaults, Azure Virtual Desktop
Identity & Access: Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA
Data: SQL Server, Azure SQL Managed Instances
Endpoints: ~2,000 Windows 11 field devices + ~800 Zebra Android handhelds
Productivity: Microsoft 365 E5 - Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Defender suite
Network: All-Fortinet; day-to-day management handled by third-party vendor
Security: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, EDR, Vulnerability Management via M365 E5 stack

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience with Windows Server administration
• 1-3 years of Azure IaaS experience - VMs, VNets, NSGs, Storage, Key Vaults, Azure Virtual Desktop
• Good understanding of Entra ID (Azure AD): RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA
• Basic experience with SQL Server or Azure SQL Managed Instances
• Basic to intermediate PowerShell scripting skills
• Experience with Microsoft 365 administration - Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint
• Familiarity with Microsoft Defender and endpoint security concepts
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, firewall concepts, VPN)
• Ability to work independently with guidance from senior team members

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of Fortinet solutions (FortiGate or similar)
• Experience with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management
• Exposure to vulnerability management tools (Defender or similar)
• Experience with Android / mobile device management is a plus
• Relevant certifications (AZ-104, SC-300, MS-102 or similar) are a plus

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day administration of Azure IaaS infrastructure - virtual machines, networking, storage, Key Vaults, and Azure Virtual Desktop
• Assist with Entra ID and Active Directory management: user lifecycle, RBAC, Conditional Access policies, MFA, and SSO integrations
• Support administration of SQL Server and Azure SQL Managed Instances including patching, basic monitoring, and availability checks
• Assist with endpoint management across Windows 11 and Android (Zebra) devices via Microsoft Intune - policy configuration, compliance, and app deployment
• Help maintain Microsoft 365 E5 services: Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and Defender
• Participate in patch management, vulnerability remediation, and security baseline enforcement
• Support disaster recovery and backup procedures; participate in DR testing and incident response
• Contribute to PowerShell automation to reduce manual operational tasks
• Maintain documentation of system configurations, processes, and runbooks
• Participate in on-call rotation and support maintenance windows when required
• Escalate complex infrastructure issues to senior team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees