Silfex, Inc.-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Springfield, OH
1,001-5,000 employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

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. Silfex Inc., A Lam Research Company is 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 are advancing the world. The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams' achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone's contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities. At Silfex, our people make amazing things possible. That's why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits that start on your first day of employment. We are seeking a seasoned Lead IT Systems Engineer (Hybrid - Cloud & On-Prem) to lead the design, implementation, and management of infrastructure that spans both Azure cloud and on-prem environments. This role requires equal depth in cloud-native engineering and traditional on-prem systems, with a focus on building, integrating, and modernizing hybrid infrastructure, including Microsoft hosts, servers and services that support mission-critical operations.

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable infrastructure in Azure Cloud.
  • Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Participate in developing hybrid cloud architectures that bridge legacy systems with Azure-hosted services.
  • Develop monitoring solutions (e.g., LogicMonitor and Azure Monitor) to track system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize infrastructure for uptime and efficiency.
  • Ensure visibility and performance metrics across both cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Ensure compliance and best practices are maintained for both cloud and on-prem environments, especially regarding data residency and audit controls.
  • Respond to infrastructure incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system reliability and minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoot issues across hybrid environments, identifying root causes in both cloud and physical infrastructure layers.
  • Serve as a technical lead for infrastructure initiatives, guiding architecture decisions and mentoring other team members.
  • Champion best practices in Azure, hybrid infrastructure design and DevOps automation across the IT organization.
  • Maintain and support key legacy infrastructure components that remain critical to business operations.
  • Evaluate on-prem system performance, patch compliance, and capacity to ensure continued reliability.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize workloads for cloud migration while retaining essential services on-prem.
  • Support cloud readiness assessments and help shape the hybrid roadmap.
  • Participate in weekly On Call rotation for off hours support.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure administration, with a focus on Azure Cloud; or 8 years of relevant experience and a Master's degree in a related field.
  • In lieu of degree, 14+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure administration, with a focus on Azure and DevOps practices, and Microsoft-based on-premises servers and hosts.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and infrastructure management.
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies in a hybrid environment.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong customer-centric mindset.
  • Required to work onsite 3 days per week in Springfield, Ohio and/or Eaton, Ohio
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) is advantageous.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are preferred.
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