Infrastructure Engineer

State of Wisconsin Investment Board•Madison, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and versatile Systems Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. This role spans both on‑premises infrastructure and cloud platforms, giving you the opportunity to work across servers, storage, virtualization, and enterprise networking technologies. You will support and enhance critical systems including backup and disaster recovery platforms, Azure and AWS‑based cloud services, and core network services such as WiFi and switching. If you are passionate about building reliable, secure infrastructure and enjoy working with a broad technology stack, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of experience in systems engineering, technical support, or a related role.
Strong knowledge of Azure architecture, configuration, and management.
Expertise with OpenTofu/Terraform and GitLab CI/CD.
Strong fundamentals in Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL, and Windows OS administration.
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop, Citrix, and VMware.
Solid understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of security principles, technologies, and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Strong PowerShell scripting for automation.
Industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, CompTIA Security+, CCNA).

Responsibilities

Support and enhance cloud‑based infrastructure across Azure and AWS, including building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform/OpenTofu and GitLab pipelines.
Participate in the on‑call rotation for the infrastructure team, ensuring system reliability and timely response to critical issues.
Manage and support backup technologies (Veeam experience strongly preferred) and perform backup restorations as needed.
Develop infrastructure as code deployed using GitLab.
Run day‑to‑day infrastructure operations, including managing, maintaining, and patching Windows servers; troubleshooting system, network, and application issues; applying and maintaining GPOs; managing firewall rules; and administering user and system permissions across on‑prem and cloud environments.
Work closely with multiple departments; the systems engineering team operates as an integrated part of the organization rather than in silos.
Assist with Azure cloud configuration, optimization, and best‑practice alignment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and certification reimbursement.
Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
Comprehensive benefits package
Educational and training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Challenging work in a professional environment
Hybrid work environment
relocation reimbursement to the Dane County area per our policy