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Perkins&Will · 11 hours ago

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $142K/yr

5+ years exp

Perkins&Will is a company focused on delivering innovative design solutions, and they are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to manage and maintain their IT infrastructure. The role involves overseeing both on-premises and cloud-based systems, ensuring security operations, and providing technical support to IT staff and end-users.

ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, manage, and maintain on-premises and cloud-based (Azure preferred) infrastructure components, including servers (Windows Server), virtualization platforms, storage, and networking equipment

Administer and maintain Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID environments, including identity lifecycle and conditional access

Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of critical IT systems through monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Implement solutions that incorporate backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity principals

Configure, manage, and optimize the Microsoft Defender suite (including Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, Defender Vulnerability Management) to protect endpoints, identities, and cloud resources

Operate and maintain Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR) for security monitoring, threat detection, analysis, and incident response. Develop and tune detection rules, analytics, and response playbooks

Respond to and implement changes/improvements based on security assessments, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing results

Respond to security incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure design, security configurations, and operational procedures

Provide technical expertise and support to other IT staff and end-users on infrastructure and security-related matters

Active participation in Infrastructure projects, including project management of small to medium-sized projects

Lead projects with other Infrastructure staff as support

Act as support on Infrastructure projects led by other team members

Introduce ideas and advocate for improvement of Infrastructure team’s processes

Participate in on-call support for critical infrastructure and security support, if applicable

Qualification

Windows ServerActive DirectoryMicrosoft Defender SuiteMicrosoft SentinelNetworkingPowerShellMicrosoft AzureCompliance frameworksScripting languagesProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience

5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering/administration, including hands-on experience with Windows Server, Active Directory/Entra ID, networking (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, Firewalls, routing, switching), and virtualization

Proven, hands-on experience implementing and managing security solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem, specifically: Microsoft Defender Suite: Demonstrable experience with configuration, policy management, and alert triage across various Defender components (Endpoint, Identity, etc.)

Microsoft Sentinel: Experience with log ingestion, KQL query writing, analytics rule creation, incident investigation, and SOAR playbook development/management

Strong understanding of core information security principles (e.g., least privilege, defense-in-depth, privileged identity management, privileged access management, incident response lifecycle)

Experience with scripting languages, particularly PowerShell, for automation and administration

Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR)

Experience with Microsoft Azure IaaS and PaaS services

Preferred

Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300), Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate (MS-500), CompTIA Security+, CISSP)

Company

Perkins&Will

Glassdoor4.0

Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.

Founded in 1935

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://perkinswill.com

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