Cloud & Systems Engineer

Global Evangelism Inc • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Build the Infrastructure That Helps Ministry Move Forward. At Global Evangelism, Inc. (GEI), technology supports much more than systems and servers. It helps connect people, support ministry, educate students, deliver media, and make it possible for teams across our organization to fulfill our mission every day. We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Systems Engineer to help design, secure, automate, and support the technology infrastructure behind our growing ministry. This is a technical role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, strengthening systems, and building reliable technology environments. The Cloud & Systems Engineer will work across Microsoft Azure, Windows Server, hybrid infrastructure, web environments, automation, and DevOps while serving as a trusted technical resource for our IT team.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of experience in Azure infrastructure engineering.
• Minimum of five years of experience administering Windows Server in production environments.
• Demonstrated experience with PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including IaaS and PaaS.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and IIS.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and supporting infrastructure monitoring, performance tuning, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and systems-thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage complex, multi-site technology environments and multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• A high level of discretion when working with sensitive systems and information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Azure DevOps or Git-based workflows, Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as ARM, Bicep, or Terraform, Microsoft Intune, SQL Server administration, and security hardening frameworks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure infrastructure, including Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Azure SQL, and Storage Accounts.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and automation practices.
• Manage hybrid identity integrations across Active Directory and Microsoft Entra ID.
• Monitor Azure performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.
• Help shape architectural decisions and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Administer Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and file and print services.
• Perform system patching, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management.
• Maintain virtualization platforms across Azure IaaS and/or Hyper-V.
• Support Microsoft 365 and identity integrations.
• Manage backup and disaster recovery systems.
• Provide Tier III escalation support for complex infrastructure and systems issues.
• Support preventative maintenance and monitoring of production-critical systems.
• Maintain and optimize internal and public-facing IIS web servers.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for web application deployments.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes across environments.
• Implement secure deployment practices, including role-based access controls, secrets management, and certificate management.
• Troubleshoot web performance, API connectivity, and deployment issues.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders on modern web architecture improvements.
• Apply system hardening standards across Windows and Azure environments.
• Partner with IT leadership on vulnerability management, compliance, and incident response readiness.
• Implement effective logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions.
• Maintain least-privilege access principles and secure configuration standards.
• Document system architecture, standards, and deployment processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, scalability, and infrastructure performance.
• Evaluate emerging Microsoft technologies and recommend solutions that support organizational needs.
• Participate in scheduled maintenance windows and incident response as needed.

Benefits

• 100% CCS tuition discount for employees’ children
• 100% employee daycare and extended care tuition discount
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions
• Supplemental coverage options
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a Christ-centered environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior