Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer

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We are looking for an Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer. This role will be responsible for the comprehensive management, maintenance, and optimization of our core infrastructure systems, with a strong focus on Oracle/DB2 databases, their underlying hardware and software, network components, and robust security protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of enterprise-level infrastructure, demonstrating a proactive approach to operational excellence and a passion for automation.

Beyond daily operations, this role will also lead and contribute to small-scale infrastructure enhancements and business-driven projects, playing a pivotal part in strengthening our operational automation capabilities and embracing Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise-level Oracle and DB2 database systems, including installation.
• Oversee the health, performance, and capacity of server hardware and software.
• Administer and troubleshoot network infrastructure components.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and alerts, responding to incidents and proactively identifying areas for improvement.
• Implement and enforce security best practices across all infrastructure layers.

• Lead and contribute to small-scale infrastructure enhancement projects.
• Manage and execute technical aspects of small business projects requiring infrastructure support and integration.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of operational automation tools and processes, scripting repetitive tasks, and improving efficiency.
• Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to improve system reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, processes, and automation scripts.

• Collaborate effectively with development teams, application owners, and other IT stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and support.
• Provide expert-level technical support and troubleshooting for complex infrastructure issues.
• Participate in on‑call rotation as needed to ensure 24/7 system availability.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in infrastructure engineering, with a strong focus on database and system administration.
• Proven experience managing medium‑scale Oracle or DB2 database environments.
• Administer‑level proficiency in Oracle and DB2 database administration.
• Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash/Shell scripting is essential).
• Proficiency with configuration management and infrastructure‑as‑code tools (e.g., Ansible) is a plus.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk) and incident management systems.
• Demonstrable experience with server hardware, virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware), and operating systems (Linux/Unix preferred).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, Load Balancing, Firewalls) and their application in enterprise environments.
• Mandatory:
  Strong experience in operational automation, including scripting and using automation tools.
• Experience leading or significantly contributing to technical projects.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability…