Lead Infrastructure Innovation & Automation Engineer
Chicago, IL
Category: Information Technology
Reference ID: 10062672
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Lead Infrastructure Innovation & Automation Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL — Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)
Salary Target: Up to $165,000 base
Benefits: Full-time role, eligible for benefits
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure & Automation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and support of hybrid infrastructure solutions across both on-premise and AWS environments. This role is ideal for an engineer with deep, hands-on experience in Windows Server, VMware, automation frameworks, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD methodologies.
The position emphasizes innovation, automation, and operational excellence—requiring strong technical leadership and the ability to collaborate across engineering, DevOps, and security teams.
What You’ll Do
- Administer, support, and optimize Windows Server environments (2016/2019/2022) across on-prem and AWS.
- Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for server builds and AMIs using Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
- Manage and support hybrid infrastructure including VMware virtualization technologies (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter) and AWS workloads.
- Troubleshoot complex OS, system, and application issues; partner with cross-functional teams and vendors for resolution.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, patching, image creation, and operational activities to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Participate in system hardening, security patching, and vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Ensure all infrastructure aligns with organizational compliance, audit, and change-management standards.
- Contribute to modernization initiatives including container platforms; exposure to Kubernetes is highly valuable.
- Participate in after-hours maintenance or support as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- No direct reports, but expected to mentor peers, provide technical guidance, conduct knowledge sharing, and influence engineering standards.
Qualifications
Professional Experience
- 7+ years of Windows Server engineering and enterprise infrastructure support.
- 2–3+ years supporting hybrid environments (on-prem + AWS).
- Must have originated from a true infrastructure background—not purely DevOps-focused roles.
Platform & Solution Expertise
- Strong experience with:
- Windows Server administration
- VMware virtualization technologies
- AWS (EC2, networking, hybrid integrations)
- Proven ability to build automated, reliable, and secure infrastructure solutions using IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Kubernetes or container ecosystems considered a plus.
Technical Skills
- Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 administration (advanced level).
- Infrastructure-as-Code & automation tools:
- Terraform
- Ansible
- Jenkins
- Packer / AMI image management
- VMware (vSphere, ESXi, vCenter)
- AWS compute, networking, and hybrid cloud services
- PowerShell scripting; Python or Bash scripting preferred
- Active Directory / Group Policy
- Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, load balancers)
- Vulnerability remediation and patch management experience
- Kubernetes or container experience (preferred)
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent experience accepted
Certifications (Preferred)
- Microsoft: Windows Server or Azure certifications
- VMware: VCP-DCV or comparable
- AWS: Solutions Architect – Associate or similar
- Terraform, Ansible, or other automation-focused certifications
Additional Profile Notes
- Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of hands-on infrastructure engineering experience.
- Must be strong across at least two or three key domains such as Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Kubernetes, and AWS.
- Expected to lead automation and innovation initiatives across Windows, VMware, storage, and broader infrastructure areas.
- Must be able to design solutions, build automation, and then hand off stable, documented work to ongoing operations teams.
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