Lead Infrastructure Engineer

The Lead Infrastructure Engineer (Cloud and Data Center) is a senior, hands‑on technical role responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of MD Logistics’ hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments.

This position serves as the technical lead for infrastructure, accountable for delivering stable, scalable, and secure platforms while driving the evolution of MD Logistics’ hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate takes full ownership of infrastructure outcomes, with the technical depth to design, build, and operate complex infrastructure solutions end‑to‑end while partnering effectively with leadership and cross‑functional teams.

• Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action and results
• Hands‑on technical leader who leads by doing
• Comfortable operating in complex, evolving environments with legacy challenges
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with day‑to‑day execution
• Direct, accountable, and solution‑oriented approach to problem solving
• Effective communicator with both technical teams and leadership

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned.

• Lead the design, build, and ongoing evolution of MD Logistics’ hybrid infrastructure across cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Serve as the primary technical authority for infrastructure decisions, standards, and architecture.
• Own and manage core infrastructure platforms, including:
• Windows Server, Active Directory, and Entra
• Network architecture (LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, firewalls)
• Virtualization and Computer platforms
• Translate business and application requirements into scalable, resilient technical solutions.

• Lead the migration of legacy systems to modern, cloud‑based platforms.
• Drive reduction of on‑premises and colocation footprint.
• Design and implement high‑availability and disaster‑recovery solutions, including backup, replication, and failover testing.
• Partner with leadership to manage and optimize cloud consumption and related costs.

• Own overall infrastructure reliability, performance, and uptime.
• Act as Tier III escalation for complex technical issues.
• Identify root causes and drive permanent resolutions of recurring problems.
• Improve monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility across infrastructure.
• Establish and maintain standards, documentation, and runbooks to ensure consistency, supportability, and knowledge transfer.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for infrastructure‑related initiatives and projects.
• Review and validate infrastructure designs, configurations, and recommendations from external Partners.
• Ensure alignment to MD Logistics standards, security requirements, and architectural direction.

• Design and implement secure infrastructure architectures across both cloud and on‑premises environments.
• Enforce best practices for identity and access management, including least‑privilege and role‑based access controls.
• Support ISO 27001 and other regulatory or customer‑driven compliance initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate infrastructure and security risks.
• Ensure proper configuration and ongoing management of security controls across systems, networks, and cloud platforms.
• Contribute to incident response and remediation efforts related to security findings.

• Provide ongoing technical mentorship and hands‑on guidance to junior infrastructure team members.
• Assist in prioritization and coordination of infrastructure work across the team.
• Elevate overall team capability through knowledge sharing, documentation, standardization.
• Contribute to building a strong, execution‑focused infrastructure function.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of clear, accurate infrastructure documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration standards, and operational procedures.

Participate in special projects and company‑wide activities associated with the IT department as…