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Everything School Specialty offers is designed for one purpose – to help students succeed. We believe every student can flourish in an environment where they feel safe and inspired to explore and grow.
We're determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time. We need to talk if you share our passion:
Transforming more than classrooms.® Benefits
School Specialty offers Medical, Dental, & Vision plans (Effective Day 1), Wellness programs, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401 (k), Unlimited PTO for Salaried Exempt employees, which can also be used for dedicated volunteer hours, Education Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Fall & Winter Flexible Hours, Employee Discounts and much more!
Infrastructure Security Engineer
We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure Security Engineer with expertise in various infrastructure technologies, such as Microsoft Azure, Windows Server OS, Linux Server OS, Microsoft Security tooling such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, etc to join our team. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our on-premise and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure services, Microsoft security tools, as well as additional knowledge in Windows Server OS, Red Hat Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Cisco UCS, and VMware.
The base salary range for this role is $100K-$115K Annually This is a remote position, but qualified candidates must be within 60 miles of either Greenville WI, Mansfield OH, or Lombard IL. Summary of Primary Responsibilities On-Premise and Cloud: Design, deploy, and manage infrastructure solutions. Implement security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, and data protection. Implement and optimize services such as VMWare, Virtual Machines, Virtual Desktops, Azure Active Directory, Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and others. Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, architect solutions, and implement based projects. Provide technical expertise and guidance to support teams and end-users on related issues and best practices. Develop automation scripts and templates for provisioning and managing Azure resources using tools such as PowerShell, ARM templates, and Azure CLI. Stay current with Azure updates, features, and best practices, implementing changes as needed to enhance our cloud infrastructure. Contributes to infrastructure 24/7 on-call and travels as needed to deploy new systems. Minimum Experience Requirements A minimum of 8 years of IT experience at an enterprise level Strong background in Windows Server operating systems, including installation, configuration, and administration. Strong background in Microsoft Azure, including tenant and subscription management, resource provisioning, cloud governance, and cloud cost management. Strong background with Microsoft Security tools such as Microsoft Defender. Familiarity with VMware virtualization technology, including vSphere, vCenter, and VMware ESXi. Familiarity with Active Directory, including user and group management, Group Policy, and LDAP integration. Knowledge of DNS (Domain Name System) and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) services. Understanding of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) for server hardware management and virtualization. Experience with Red Hat Linux Server operating systems. Familiarity with networking concepts. Preferred Skills and Knowledge Leadership Skills - Serve as a key influencer and leader within the IT Infrastructure team by proactively identifying and implementing process improvements, effectively managing change, and guiding the organization towards strategic goals. This position demands a candidate who can take ownership of their responsibilities and influence outcomes without direct authority or supervision. Shows decisive leadership in making informed and timely decisions, balancing thorough analysis with intuition and experience, especially in high-stress situations. Excels in clearly conveying complex technical details to diverse stakeholders, including senior leadership, ensuring understanding across all audiences. Ability to adapt to fluid situations, mentor and cross-train team members, and collaborate with others Hold yourself accountable, meeting commitments as a team and as an individual. Takes action, always looking for a solution, collaborating with team members and other resources to meet customer needs. Willingness to perform after-hours and on-call duties as needed Ability to prioritize and multi-task Willingness to learn and adapt to new environments and technologies Must be a self-starter and confident Disclaimers
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. School Specialty, LLC. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #LI-Remote
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