Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented File Server Engineer to join our infrastructure team supporting a highly regulated financial services environment. This role is responsible for architecting, deploying, and managing enterprise file server solutions, including Amazon FSx, and handling traditional file server administration such as permissions management, GPO-based drive mapping, and compliance-aligned data governance.
The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of cloud file services and thrives in a high-security, audit-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-grade Amazon FSx file server environments

Administer traditional file server functions including:
Creating and managing file shares and NTFS permissions

Implementing and maintaining Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to map network drives for users (e.g., drive letter assignments)

Managing Active Directory (AD) integration, user access, and group-based permissions

Monitor file server performance (IOPS, latency, usage) and perform capacity planning

Implement and maintain backup and recovery strategies (e.g., FSx snapshots, 3rd-party backup tools)

Troubleshoot issues such as file access errors, locked files, or performance bottlenecks

Perform regular data hygiene tasks including quota enforcement, archiving stale data, and applying file screening policies

Apply OS and platform patches to file servers in accordance with change management policies

Support compliance, risk, and audit teams by producing logs, access reports, and detailed documentation

Work closely with cybersecurity to ensure secure file sharing practices and data protection mechanisms

Lead or assist in migrations from on-prem file servers to FSx and other cloud-based storage solutions

Develop and maintain thorough operational documentation including SOPs, configuration baselines, and audit evidence

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in enterprise Windows file server administration, including NTFS, GPO, Active Directory, and permissions auditing

2+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon FSx, including setup, configuration, and performance tuning

Deep understanding of GPO-based drive mapping and login script configuration in domain environments

Strong familiarity with backup, disaster recovery, and data retention policies for file shares

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to financial services (e.g., SOX, GLBA, PCI-DSS) and experience preparing for audits

Proficiency in Power Shell scripting for automation of server tasks and policy deployments

Solid troubleshooting skills related to file access, storage connectivity, and data integrity

Preferred Qualifications:

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Sys Ops Administrator or Solutions Architect)

Experience with Amzon FSx for Net App ONTAP or storage experience or certification with Net App ONTAP will be plus

Familiarity with hybrid cloud storage integrations and tools (e.g., AWS Storage Gateway, Azure File Sync)

Exposure to forensic investigations or SIEM tools in the context of file access

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
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