Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Virtus•Hartford, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Virtus is dedicated to the success of employees and helping everyone on our team achieve their goals. We are a dynamic, fast-growing organization with the resources of a large firm and the innovative environment of an entrepreneurial company that promotes collaboration and employee engagement. Every member of our team is empowered to make a tangible impact in offering clients high-quality investment strategies to meet their financial needs and delivering value for our shareholders. We are an organization where employees can thrive personally and professionally. Professional development opportunities help employees enhance their skills and grow in their careers. Meaningful financial rewards and a comprehensive package of benefits support employees at every stage of life and encourage work-life balance, and physical, emotional and mental well-being. We believe in the value of a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment and are committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. The Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure platforms, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure cloud services and enterprise Linux environments. This role supports cloud migration initiatives, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization across hybrid environments while maintaining operational stability for critical business systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent professional experience or certifications
5 to 10 years of infrastructure or cloud engineering experience in an enterprise environment
Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (IaaS and PaaS)
Enterprise Linux administration experience in cloud and/or hybrid environments
Proficiency with scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, Ansible, Python, Azure CLI, Power Automate)
Solid understanding of cloud networking, security, and identity concepts (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)
Experience supporting production systems subject to security, audit, or compliance requirements
Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency (Green Card holder) as a condition of employment. Unable to sponsor work visas or provide support for OPT/CPT programs for this role.

Nice To Haves

Relevant Azure certifications (Associate or Expert) preferred

Responsibilities

Design, engineer, test, and implement infrastructure solutions across Azure IaaS/PaaS, Enterprise Linux, Microsoft 365, and other on-premises platforms to meet availability, security, and performance requirements.
Collaborate with IT management and IT security to develop and maintain architecture standards, technical documentation, operational runbooks, and strategic plans for Azure, Microsoft 365, and Linux platforms.
Provide Level 2/3 operational support for infrastructure services, including Azure, Linux and Windows server platforms, backup and recovery, storage, virtualization, and endpoint systems.
Administer and troubleshoot hybrid infrastructure services, including Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure networking, Microsoft 365 services, Linux and Windows servers, security controls, automation, and system integrations.
Provide on-site technical oversight to ensure infrastructure standards, operational stability, and timely resolution of escalations, while mentoring junior engineers through day-to-day guidance and knowledge transfer.