IT Infrastructure Engineer

Saige Partners•San Jose, CA

About The Position

We strive to be Your Future , Your Solution to accelerate your career! Contact Hannah Wilson at [email protected], you can also schedule an appointment at to learn more about this opportunity! Position: IT Infrastructure Engineer (San Jose, CA) Job Overview: We are seeking an experienced Cloud & Infrastructure Systems Engineer to design, build, and operate scalable cloud, container, and datacenter infrastructure. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with cross-functional collaboration to ensure high availability, performance, and efficiency across on-premise and cloud environments. This is a contract role. What you will be doing as a IT Infrastructure Engineer…

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience.
Minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in datacenter, server, and storage administration.
Broad expertise in infrastructure technologies, including: o HPE, Cisco, Dell, Lenovo, NetApp o AWS, Azure, GCP o Kubernetes and container platforms o Linux and Microsoft Windows Server o Virtualization/VMware, server clustering o Microsoft Active Directory o Enterprise backup solutions o Networking protocols and architectures
Experience designing and supporting new datacenter construction or expansion projects.
Proficiency with high-speed networking topologies and datacenter testing methodologies.
Strong understanding of hybrid on-premise and cloud infrastructure architectures.
Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to design and propose solutions for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

Cloud & Container Infrastructure Operations
Design, build, and operate scalable infrastructure in public cloud environments including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Deploy, manage, and optimize container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Monitor cloud resource utilization and recommend cost-effective operational strategies.
Define and execute strategies to ensure the stability, availability, and performance of cloud and container environments.
Datacenter Operations Management & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with datacenter and server room operations teams to manage infrastructure efficiently.
Provide operational leadership for new datacenter and server room design and upgrade initiatives.
Oversee system and environmental monitoring to ensure uninterrupted services.
Implement best practices for datacenter operations to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues.
Manage infrastructure assets and maintain overall operational status for datacenters and networks.
Define and document architectural standards, design patterns, and best practices for datacenter solutions.
Server, Storage & Network Management
Design, build, and operate high-performance server, storage, and network systems.
Analyze requirements and recommend appropriate server, storage, and network specifications.
Establish operational management processes to optimize system performance and reliability.
Conduct technical evaluations and proofs-of-concept for server, storage, and network solutions from external vendors.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with networking, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless infrastructure integration.
Participate in company-wide infrastructure initiatives as a systems specialist and solution provider.
Optimization & Research
Monitor IT resource utilization and develop continuous optimization plans.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices across cloud, container, server, storage, and datacenter domains.