cloud systems & infrastructure engineer ii.

Schedule: M-F. 8am-5pm, majority of the time.
Pay Rate: $85,000 -$110,000/yr
Please email resumes to Rose Crane - rosecrane@spherion.com
*May be asked to travel occasionally to other work sites, etc-

Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure, including on-premises Windows Server environments and cloud-based virtual machines.
- Ensure the uptime, performance, and scalability of servers, networks, and cloud services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning.
- Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper-V) and network components to support a secure and high-performing infrastructure.
- Project Leadership & Implementation:
- Lead or co-lead infrastructure and cloud projects from planning through execution, including system migrations, cloud adoption initiatives, and enterprise technology rollouts.
- Coordinate with the IT team and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within scope, implementing new systems and upgrades that improve IT capabilities.
- Travel to other company sites as required (especially during acquisitions or critical deployments) to deploy infrastructure, integrate systems, and ensure smooth IT transitions.
- Systems Administration & Support:
- Administer Windows servers, Microsoft 365 services, identity services, mobile device management tools, and enterprise platforms to ensure consistency and compliance with best practices.
- Deploy, configure, and support new IT equipment, including staging and rollout of devices from the primary location in Gainesville.
- Provide Tier II support for complex systems and assist with overflow or escalated end-user support tasks when needed.
- Security & Compliance:
- Participate in IT security operations, including the integration and configuration of security tools and platforms
- Assist with the implementation and management of security monitoring, incident response, and remediation activities.
- Apply regular updates, patches, and configurations to infrastructure systems to maintain compliance and mitigate vulnerabilities.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
- Able to move on a regular basis, operating office machines and handling light materials and supplies.
- Will have normal exposure to an office environment; but will occasionally have exposure to a warehouse or light industrial environment.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Able to spend extended periods operating a desktop computer, requiring hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity, and communicating face-to-face, on the telephone, and in writing.
- Periodic physical activity may be required, including walking, climbing, bending, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, and stooping.
- Periodic travel required, including to company sites and acquisition locations.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
- 5???7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and cloud environment management (servers, virtualization, networking, and cloud services).
- Strong knowledge of the Microsoft cloud stack ??? including Azure administration, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune for device management. In-depth experience with Windows Server operating systems, virtualization platforms (e.g., Hyper-V), and core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, drive projects to completion, and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
- Bachelor???s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure Administrator/Architect, Microsoft 365, CompTIA Network+/Security+, or similar) are a plus but not required.
- Familiarity with ITIL, ITSM, and ITAM principles and best practices are a plus but not required.


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