IT Systems Engineer (Hybrid - Cloud & On-Prem)

Silfex, Inc. - A Division of Lam Research Corporation•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality. At Silfex, we are the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world. The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out: https://www.lambenefits.com/ Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future! Essential Function: We are seeking a dynamic Cloud & Systems Engineer to drive our organization’s transition from a predominantly on‑prem environment into a modern, cloud‑first Azure architecture. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in hybrid infrastructure, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and wants to take a lead role in planning and executing our Azure migration. You will influence architecture decisions, modernize legacy systems, automate infrastructure, and ensure reliability across both cloud and on‑prem environments

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure with a focus on Azure; or Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; or In lieu of a degree, 12+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience, including Azure engineering, DevOps practices, and Microsoft-based on‑prem server environments.
Automation & Scripting Skills: Proficiency with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation and infrastructure management.
Cloud & DevOps Exposure: Experience with cloud infrastructure, infrastructure‑as‑code, and modern DevOps tooling.
Networking Knowledge: Solid understanding of hybrid networking, core protocols, routing, firewalls, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Systems Management: Hands-on experience with Intune/SCCM/MECM or similar configuration management tools is advantageous.
Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills, the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, and a customer‑focused mindset.
Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and influence technical decisions.
Onsite Requirement: Ability to work onsite 3 days per week in Springfield, OH and/or Eaton, OH.

Nice To Haves

Azure or DevOps‑focused certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are a plus.
Experience with Docker or Kubernetes is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Modernization Design, build, and manage secure, scalable Azure cloud infrastructure.
Lead the migration of on‑prem workloads into Azure, including re‑architecture where needed.
Develop hybrid architectures that connect legacy systems with Azure-native services.
Automation & Infrastructure-as-Code Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and PowerShell.
Promote and implement Infrastructure-as-Code standards across the environment.
Improve operational efficiency through automation and repeatable build processes.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization Build and maintain robust monitoring and observability using LogicMonitor, Azure Monitor, and similar tools.
Analyze system performance, proactively identify issues, and optimize for availability and efficiency.
Maintain visibility across both cloud and on‑prem infrastructure.
Security, Governance & Compliance Partner with security teams to apply cloud governance, identity controls, and security best practices.
Ensure compliance requirements are met across hybrid environments, including audit and data residency controls.
Maintain secure baselines for configurations and deployments.
Incident Response & Troubleshooting Lead response to infrastructure incidents in cloud and on‑prem environments.
Perform root cause analysis and drive long-term remediation actions.
Troubleshoot issues spanning virtualization, networking, storage, Windows servers, and Azure services.
Technical Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a senior technical resource and mentor for other engineers.
Guide architectural decisions and help shape the organization’s cloud strategy.
Promote best practices for cloud adoption, automation, and hybrid infrastructure.
Culture: Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do.
Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management.
Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S.
Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities.
Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area.
Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.