Principal Infrastructure Engineer

A leading global investment and private equity firm is hiring a full-time Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance enterprise infrastructure operations within a fast-paced financial services environment in Boston, MA. This role focuses on network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud services, virtualization, enterprise systems administration, and infrastructure automation across a modern hybrid environment utilizing technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco, VMware, Azure AD, ZScaler, PowerShell, and SD-WAN. The position offers hands-on involvement with high-availability infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, cloud services, and enterprise networking in a highly technical and collaborative IT organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an infrastructure professional who enjoys ownership, technical variety, and exposure to enterprise-scale environments within the financial services industry. The company is looking for someone who can independently manage projects, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and contribute to both operational excellence and long-term technology strategy. You'll work closely with senior IT leadership, support cutting-edge infrastructure and security initiatives, and gain exposure to advanced networking, virtualization, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies in a highly visible role with strong growth potential.

Required Skills & Experience
3 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or network engineering
Strong experience with enterprise networking technologies including routers, switches, and firewalls
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls and zero-trust security technologies such as ZScaler
Experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise wireless environments
Strong troubleshooting experience with TCP/IP networking and routing/switching issues
Experience with VMware virtualization infrastructure
Experience with Windows and Linux server environments
Experience with Azure AD and hybrid cloud infrastructure
PowerShell scripting experience for automation and administration tasks
Understanding of DNS, DHCP, BGP, VLANs, VPNs, WiFi, HTTPS, SFTP, and related network protocols
Experience with backup systems, storage infrastructure, and disaster recovery processes
Strong communication, documentation, and project management skills
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field

Desired Skills & Experience
Experience working within financial services or highly regulated environments
Experience with SD-WAN technologies
Familiarity with Dell PowerSwitch and storage products
Experience supporting cybersecurity operations and regulatory compliance initiatives
Experience managing SaaS-based infrastructure and security platforms
Experience with infrastructure monitoring, inventory management, and change management processes
Ability to manage vendors, service providers, and technology contracts
Strong interest in cybersecurity trends, risk mitigation, and enterprise security architecture

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown
35% Network Infrastructure & Engineering
25% Cybersecurity & Zero Trust Technologies
20% Cloud & Virtualization Infrastructure
20% Automation, Support & Project Work

Daily Responsibilities
60% Hands On
15% Project Management
25% Team Collaboration

The Offer
Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:
Medical Insurance
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k)

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Salary : $160,000 - $210,000