Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer III

HARVEST VALUATIONS•Burr Ridge, IL

2d•$132,000 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Harvest is seeking a highly seasoned Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer III to join our team in a full-time capacity as a senior technical resource responsible for the engineering, administration, and operational excellence of our hybrid infrastructure environment. This role supports a production environment built on VMware and a disaster recovery environment being consolidated from on-premises and AWS into Microsoft Azure. The Hybrid Infrastructure Engineer III will serve as a subject matter expert across both the VMware and Azure platforms, ensuring stability, security, and performance throughout the infrastructure stack. This individual will play a key role in decommissioning legacy DR sites (on-premises and AWS-based), supporting the build-out and steady-state management of Azure-based DR services, and maintaining the reliability of VMware-based production systems. This is a hands-on, senior-level technical role focused on execution and operational leadership. The individual will work closely with the Systems Engineering Manager, internal teams, and external partners to maintain infrastructure, drive continuous improvement, and uphold organizational standards across the hybrid environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; or an Associate's degree with 7 or more years of experience in information technology
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in systems engineering, infrastructure operations, or cloud engineering roles
Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with VMware (vSphere, vSAN, replication)
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure
Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2019+) and Active Directory
Strong hands-on experience across VMware and Azure platforms in a hybrid operating model
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Experience leading or supporting cloud migration and DR consolidation projects
Strong understanding of core infrastructure services: DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP networking, Group Policy, identity and access management
Experience with storage technologies: NAS/SAN (TrueNAS or similar), NFS datastores, object storage (S3-compatible systems such as MinIO)
Experience with monitoring and alerting tools (PRTG, vROps, Azure Monitor, or similar)
Familiarity with firewall and VPN technologies (pfSense, OpenVPN, or equivalents)
Scripting and automation experience (PowerShell preferred; familiarity with Bash/Python a plus)
Strong troubleshooting skills across compute, storage, network, and virtualization layers
Experience working in regulated environments
Knowledge of security best practices across both on-premises and cloud environments, including identity and access management
Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and audit processes
Understanding of regulatory or compliance frameworks preferred
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to operate computer equipment
Ability to occasionally walk, stand, bend, or reach when accessing equipment, cabling, or hardware components
Ability to communicate effectively in person and via electronic means

Nice To Haves

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Microsoft Azure certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator)
Microsoft certifications (AZ-800, or equivalent)
Networking certifications (Network+, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

Administer and support VMware environments (vSphere 8.x and 9.x), including VM provisioning, lifecycle management, and performance tuning
Manage and maintain VMware vSAN storage infrastructure and associated datastores
Administer TrueNAS storage systems providing NFS datastores to VMware clusters
Support object storage platforms such as MinIO (S3-compatible storage)
Monitor VMware environment health and performance using vRealize Operations (vROps) and VMware Log Insight
Perform routine system maintenance, patching, and upgrades across all VMware infrastructure components
Troubleshoot infrastructure issues across compute, storage, network, and virtualization layers
Support the migration and consolidation of disaster recovery services from on-premises and AWS environments into Microsoft Azure
Administer and maintain Azure cloud environments, including compute, storage, and networking resources for DR operations
Develop, document, and enforce cloud standards, including naming conventions, tagging, and resource management
Implement monitoring and alerting systems within Azure to ensure DR readiness and system reliability
Monitor and report on Azure usage and costs; identify and implement cost optimization opportunities
Support the decommissioning of legacy DR infrastructure, including VMware on AWS and on-premises DR sites
Manage Windows Server environments (2019 and newer), including: Active Directory (Domain Services, Group Policy), DNS, DHCP, File and Print Services, Certificate Services (PKI), Remote Desktop Services (RDS)
Support Windows 11 endpoint environments in a virtualized or enterprise setting
Maintain and troubleshoot networking infrastructure including pfSense firewalls and OpenVPN remote access solutions
Manage VLANs, routing, switching, and TCP/IP networking across the hybrid environment
Ensure connectivity and network reliability between production (VMware) and DR (Azure) environments
Implement and maintain security controls across both VMware and Azure platforms, including identity and access management
Maintain access control policies and procedures across the hybrid environment
Support compliance requirements and audit readiness through monitoring of system logs and audit trails
Ensure consistent application of governance practices across on-premises and cloud infrastructure
Manage backup, recovery, and business continuity processes across the hybrid environment
Support and monitor replication using NAKIVO for VMware-based backup and disaster recovery
Validate DR readiness and participate in DR testing and failover exercises
Serve as a key internal technical contact for external cloud consultants and service providers
Track vendor deliverables and ensure alignment with project expectations
Facilitate knowledge transfer from external partners to internal teams
Create and Maintain comprehensive documentation for all infrastructure configurations, processes, and standards
Develop and improve operational procedures for hybrid infrastructure management
Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements across the environment