IT Systems and Infrastructure Engineer III

IT Systems and Infrastructure Engineer III - 24627

USA: | IT And Computers | Full Time

36.16 - 40.68 USD per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before July 28, 2026

Criminal background check is required for this position.

• Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of complex Windows server and hybrid cloud infrastructures to meet availability, security, and performance goals
• Architect and operationalize cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) across public cloud providers and on-prem platforms; design hybrid networking and identity integration
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for server, storage, network, and cloud incidents; coordinate remediation with vendors and operations teams
• Maintain and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware ESX) and underlying hardware (UCS, HP Blade), and design HA and Disaster Recovery solutions
• Manage CI/CD and development lifecycle tooling (Team Foundation Server/TFS, CRM integrations) to support software delivery and platform automation
• Automate build, deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks using Power Shell, scripting, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools; create and maintain runbooks and operational documentation
• Monitor system health, analyze performance metrics, and provide daily/periodic reports to identify bottlenecks and capacity needs
• Plan, run, and report system tests, upgrades, and maintenance activities with minimal service disruption
• Provide technical leadership, cross-training, and mentorship to peers and support staff

• Considerable knowledge of current information technology trends and capabilities
• Planning, installing, maintaining, troubleshooting network, server or storage systems
• Resolving network or server problems
• Working with end users to develop and implement information technology solutions for user computing needs in a business environment
• Experience as a technical lead implementing or supporting network, server or storage systems
• Experience with scripting languages in a large production environment
• Experience in application integration with multi-tier application architecture
• Experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting enterprise-level computing environments
• Experience designing, analyzing and maintaining high-availability (HA) server environments
• Experience designing and supporting Disaster Recovery solutions
• Experience with cloud computing architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
• Experience conducting cross-training in relevant support technologies

• Demonstrated experience designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native and hybrid solutions on major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including networking, identity, storage, and compute/service selection
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Cloud Formation) and configuration management (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Expertise in cloud security best practices: VPC/VNet design, IAM, encryption at rest/in transit, and secure connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect/Express Route)
• Proven track record designing and managing scalable CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes/EKS/AKS/GKE), and microservices integration
• In-depth knowledge and administration experience with Windows Server (2012–2025), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and performance tuning
• Experience and expertise in VMware ESX virtual servers on UCS and/or HP Blade hardware
• Experience implementing Backup/DR strategies across cloud and on-prem environments, including recovery testing
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Power Shell, Python, Bash) for orchestration and operational efficiency
• Certifications preferred: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Administrator/Engineer, VMware VCP, or equivalent

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year.

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request.

If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact  (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator ho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.