Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on the first day of hire:
Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in‑network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more.

Official transcripts are required upon hire. Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position. Lake Michigan College will accept applications for at least 14 days. If the selection process extends beyond 21 days, all applicants will be notified of the delay. For questions, contact Human Resources at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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Posting Number: 0001036

Position Title: Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Reports to: Manager, IT Security & Operations

Department: Information Technology

Classification: Exempt

Full or Part‑time: Full Time

Job Summary: The Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer ensures the stability, security, and high performance of Lake Michigan College’s enterprise IT environment. This role manages VMware clusters, Veeam backups, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, file and application servers, and SQL Server systems while leading key cybersecurity efforts, including vulnerability assessments, security controls, and incident response. The position requires strong expertise in Power Shell automation, SIEM monitoring, and enterprise file management, alongside proactive system monitoring, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and cross‑functional project leadership.

Clear communication and analytical skills are essential for translating technical challenges into effective business solutions and ensuring compliance with data privacy standards. By maintaining 99.9% system availability and robust disaster recovery capabilities, the Systems Engineer supports the college’s mission and keeps critical academic and administrative operations running reliably. This is not a fully remote position.

Lake Michigan College, located in Benton Harbor, Michigan, is a vibrant community college committed to providing high‑quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. The college offers a diverse range of programs and degrees, including associate degrees, certificates, and transfer programs designed to help students achieve their academic and career goals. With modern facilities, experienced faculty, and a strong focus on student success, Lake Michigan College prepares students for a variety of careers and further education opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to start your college journey, enhance your skills, or explore new career paths, Lake Michigan College provides the resources and support needed to succeed.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable enterprise system operations and business continuity.
• Lead capacity planning for VMware, storage systems, and Microsoft 365.
• Develop long‑term strategic roadmaps for virtualization, backups, and cloud integration.
• Define system requirements and performance benchmarks to support growth and modernization.

• Conduct cost‑benefit analyses for VMware, Veeam, Microsoft 365, and SQL Server solutions.
• Research and evaluate enterprise technologies to guide purchasing decisions.
• Deploy and configure VMware clusters, Veeam infrastructure, and Microsoft 365 tenant services.

• Design and document system architectures, including diagrams and integration specs.
• Integrate enterprise systems such as SQL Server, Microsoft 365/Exchange, file servers, and Veeam.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation and training materials.
• Ensure compatibility across Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Monitor and optimize system performance using Power Shell, SIEM, and monitoring tools.
• Deliver performance analytics and capacity reports for SLA and planning needs.
• Manage Active Directory, including user provisioning and GPO administration.

Experience with containerization technologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines, and orchestration frameworks is desired.