Hybrid Cloud Network Engineer

Christy Sports•Lakewood, CO

26d•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The On-Premises/Hybrid Cloud Engineer will serve as a senior technical expert, responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure. This role involves advanced troubleshooting, strategic planning, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure system reliability, security, and performance.

Requirements

Act as an escalation point for network-related incidents and service requests, providing expert support to the Infrastructure Team.
Collaborate with department managers to develop long-term strategies for operational efficiency and cybersecurity enhancements.
Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, on-premises systems, and private cloud solutions.
Manage and support high-transactional, 24x7 production environments spanning multiple data centers and cloud platforms.
Administer and optimize Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
Configure and maintain virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V) and network components (SD-WAN, IPSec, BGP, Azure VPN, ExpressRoute).
Support MuleSoft connectivity, custom middleware, and API-driven solutions for seamless application integration.
Proficiently monitor Oracle-based workloads, ensuring optimal performance and integration within hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
Leverage and maintain SAN technologies to ensure efficient storage management, high availability, and performance optimization.
Implement and manage backup, restore, and recovery operations using tools like Veeam for both traditional and high-availability cloud/premise systems.
Ensure robust network security, including traffic routing, network segmentation, load balancing, caching, and secure tunneling.
Monitor system performance and security using XDR, MTR, MDM, and RMM tools, ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS.
Automate infrastructure tasks and create system images using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or SQL scripting.
Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, and/or 7+ years of related IT work experience
Minimum of four (4) years of Systems Administration experience
Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with Microsoft Azure Cloud
Minimum of three (3) years of network engineering work experience

Nice To Haves

Above-average communication skills, with strong cross-functional collaboration capabilities to work effectively with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Product Owners, and vendors such as Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ERP support teams, and Oracle DB architects.
Strong experience with cybersecurity principles, including threat mitigation, vulnerability management, and secure configuration practices.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services and SD-WAN technologies for optimized cloud and network performance.
Proficiency in Oracle Linux administration and supporting API-driven solutions for seamless integration.
Extensive experience configuring and managing Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) platforms.
Strong expertise in backup and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity across hybrid and on-premises environments.
Previous experience supporting retail infrastructure and applications are highly desirable.
Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator) and Cisco certifications (e.g., CCNA, CCNP) are highly desirable.
Preferred Microsoft Certification: AZ-104

Responsibilities

Act as an escalation point for network-related incidents and service requests, providing expert support to the Infrastructure Team.
Collaborate with department managers to develop long-term strategies for operational efficiency and cybersecurity enhancements.
Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, on-premises systems, and private cloud solutions.
Manage and support high-transactional, 24x7 production environments spanning multiple data centers and cloud platforms.
Administer and optimize Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID).
Configure and maintain virtualization platforms (VMware ESXi, Hyper-V) and network components (SD-WAN, IPSec, BGP, Azure VPN, ExpressRoute).
Support MuleSoft connectivity, custom middleware, and API-driven solutions for seamless application integration.
Proficiently monitor Oracle-based workloads, ensuring optimal performance and integration within hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
Leverage and maintain SAN technologies to ensure efficient storage management, high availability, and performance optimization.
Implement and manage backup, restore, and recovery operations using tools like Veeam for both traditional and high-availability cloud/premise systems.
Ensure robust network security, including traffic routing, network segmentation, load balancing, caching, and secure tunneling.
Monitor system performance and security using XDR, MTR, MDM, and RMM tools, ensuring compliance with standards like PCI DSS.
Automate infrastructure tasks and create system images using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or SQL scripting.
Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for configurations, processes, and procedures.