What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Infrastructure Engineer position at Specialist Staffing Group?
We are looking to expand our infrastructure team with a Systems Infrastructure Engineer who could help build and maintain the cloud and on-premises systems that support our operations. This is an opportunity to work with modern infrastructure technologies, contribute to system reliability, and develop expertise across Linux, VMware, and cloud platforms.
About the opportunity
This role could sit within a collaborative infrastructure team focused on cloud migration, system automation, and operational reliability. You could partner with engineering and operations teams to design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. The work could involve hands-on infrastructure delivery, contributing to infrastructure-as-code initiatives, and helping to elevate system reliability and automation practices across the organization.
Typical role overview
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Type: Permanent · Full-time
- Salary: $120,000 - $185,000 per annum
- Domain: Cloud infrastructure · systems engineering · DevOps
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Contributing to the design and deployment of cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure
- Managing and maintaining Linux and VMware environments in hybrid cloud scenarios
- Supporting the development and implementation of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Collaborating on CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation initiatives
- Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and implementing solutions
- Participating in on-call rotation and responding to infrastructure incidents
- Contributing to documentation and knowledge-sharing across the team
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
- 5–10 years of experience in systems infrastructure, cloud engineering, or DevOps environments
- Strong hands-on experience with Linux administration and VMware virtualization
- Experience deploying and managing infrastructure on AWS or Azure (or both)
- Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code practices and tools
- Experience with monitoring and logging solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Certified, or Linux Foundation Certified Associate (LFCA) certification
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Knowledge of configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet
- Experience in agile or DevOps-focused team environments
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- The opportunity to work with modern cloud platforms and infrastructure technologies
- Hands-on experience building and maintaining systems at scale
- Potential for professional development and advancement within infrastructure or cloud engineering
- Collaboration with skilled engineering and operations teams
- A stable, permanent position with competitive compensation and benefits
About Specialist Staffing Group
We are a specialist recruitment firm dedicated to connecting talented infrastructure and technology professionals with leading organizations. Our team works with businesses across sectors to build teams that drive innovation and operational excellence.
How to register interest
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Salary : $120,000 - $185,000