Senior Infrastructure Lead

Overview

6 Degrees Health is a healthcare cost containment company dedicated to achieving superior results while prioritizing a best-in-class customer and member experience. We leverage both clinical expertise and innovative technology to deliver fair reimbursements and enhance payment accuracy. With positive change comes growth, so we are currently seeking a Senior Infrastructure Lead to join our fun, fast-paced team. While this is a remote position, it will require a flexible, on-site commitment for additional duties specific to Amarillo, Texas. Only candidates in Amarillo, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, TX; Denver, CO; Oklahoma City, OK; Albuquerque, NM will be considered at this time.

Role Summary 

We’re seeking a Senior Infrastructure Lead to join our dynamic team and drive the automation, scalability, and reliability of our platforms. You’ll own and operate a small-to-mid scale hybrid infrastructure environment. Lead day-to-day reliability, security, lifecycle management, and modernization across on-prem Dell HCI, networking, Cisco firewalls, Windows/SQL Server, and Azure infrastructure. Hands-on experience with running infrastructure and projects.

Essential Role Responsibilities 

On-Prem Infrastructure (Dell HCI / Virtualization / Compute / Storage)

• Operate and maintain Dell HCI cluster(s): capacity planning, node lifecycle, firmware/driver alignment, performance tuning, and incident response.
• Manage hypervisor platform (VM provisioning, HA/DRS equivalents, templates, resource governance).
• Own storage posture: performance, redundancy, snapshots, replication (where applicable), and failure domain design.

Network & Security (Cisco Firewalls / Core Network)

• Administer network switching/routing, VLAN design, IP addressing, DNS/DHCP integration, and site connectivity.
• Configure and manage Cisco firewalls: NAT, VPN (site-to-site/remote access), segmentation, rule hygiene, logging, and periodic access reviews.
• Partner with security/compliance to implement hardening, vulnerability remediation, and audit evidence.

Windows Server / SQL Server / Core Services

• Manage Windows Server infrastructure: AD, Azure AD, file services, and patching.
• Administer SQL Server: installs/upgrades, performance tuning, backup/restore, HA/DR strategies, and security (least privilege, encryption, auditing).
• Own backup/restore validation (not just “backup succeeded”): routine recovery tests and documented RTO/RPO.

 Monitoring / Observability / Tooling

• Own monitoring stack: defi ne SLOs, thresholds, alert routing, and noise reduction.
• Maintain logging and event visibility across servers, network devices, firewalls, and Azure resources.
• Build runbooks and automate common remediation tasks.

Cloud Infrastructure (Hybrid Cloud)

• Design and operate Azure IaaS/PaaS foundations: subscriptions, identity integration, VNets, subnets, NSGs, routing, private endpoints, and connectivity using VPN.
• Deploy and manage Azure compute/storage: VMs, Azure Storage, Azure Backup, Azure Site Recovery.
• Implement governance: tagging, policy, RBAC, budgets/cost controls, and standardized deployment patterns.
• Azure key management, encryption, logging, and access controls.

Operational Excellence / Change / Vendor Management

• Run change management for infrastructure modifications: risk assessment, rollout/rollback plans, and maintenance windows.
• Manage vendors/support contracts (Dell, Cisco, Microsoft) and coordinate escalations.
• Create/maintain infrastructure documentation: diagrams, inventories, standard builds, DR plans, and operating procedures.
• Assist with HITRUST certifications and related controls

Minimum Role Requirements 

• 10 years in infrastructure engineering/administration with ownership of production environments.
• Experience in Cloud Environments is required
• Experience in migration form on-prem to cloud
• Proven experience managing Dell HCI clusters (or equivalent HCI) in small-to-midscale environments.
• Strong networking fundamentals (routing/switching, VLANs, DNS/DHCP, VPN).
• Hands-on administration of Cisco firewalls (rule management, VPN, logging, segmentation).
• Strong Windows Server administration and enterprise hygiene (patching, hardening, identity/access).
• Strong SQL Server operational experience (backup/restore, performance, security, upgrades).
• Practical Azure infrastructure experience: networking, compute, storage, RBAC, governance, and monitoring.
• Monitoring/alerting ownership experience with at least one major monitoring platform (examples: site 24x7, Lan Sweeper, Manage Engine, Teramind, PagerDuty, Jira, Rapid 7, Azure Monitor).
• Ability to troubleshoot across layers (hardware/ hypervisor/OS/network/ application dependencies).
• Clear written documentation and incident communication.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• DR architecture (replication, failover testing) and formal compliance exposure (SOC 2, HIPAA, HITRUST).
• Scripting proficiency: PowerShell (strongly preferred), Python (optional).
• Experience with SIEM/log pipelines (Manage Engine, Wazuh)

Essential Role Functions 

• Must have the ability to read and understand various process flows and procedures 
• Strong internal and external communication skills, both verbal and written 
• Must be willing and able to work a 5-day schedule and additional hours beyond regularly scheduled shift to cover vacancies, if necessary 
• Must be able to sit or stand for two hours at a time
• Must be able to operate computers and phones to support position requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills are a must 

Organizational Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Other Outstanding Ancillary Benefits
• Training and Development Opportunities
• 401k Program
• Paid Time Off

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 and $160,000, plus benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and that individual compensation will vary based on factors such as overall qualifications, skillsets, competencies, and work location.

At 6 Degrees Health, we understand that an outstanding team is the building block of any organization. With a solid foundation, achieving our goals becomes a reality. We are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for our employees, and those in our communities, and we believe that our community is stronger when everyone is included and appreciated. 

We are committed to learning, listening, and improving, while celebrating the diversity and humanity of all people. We are committed to providing opportunities for engagement in decision making and ensuring safe transparency to express and challenge ideas.

6 Degrees Health, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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