Sr. Systems Engineer_Cloud Architect

FIXX Energy is a battery manufacturer headquartered in Smyrna, Tennessee, operating one of the most established LFP battery production facilities in the United States. The site’s history traces back over a decade as a cornerstone of early U.S. EV battery manufacturing, representing a foundation of deep technical expertise and large‑scale operational experience. Building on this heritage, FIXX Energy is evolving the platform into a modern, flexible manufacturing business serving the fast‑growing energy storage market.

The company is focused on delivering high‑performance battery cells and solutions and modernizing the American grid—delivering resilient, intelligent power infrastructure that enables the next era of human connection, AI, and advanced manufacturing. By combining proven manufacturing capability with a forward‑looking product and market strategy, FIXX Energy is positioned to be a key enabler of the electrified, resilient energy systems of the future.

FIXX Energy is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer/Cloud Architect, who will serve as a key member of the IT team. This role will design, implement, and manage enterprise IT infrastructure across Microsoft Azure and AWS environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in cloud tenant setup, system security, virtualization, Active Directory/Entra , and Microsoft Exchange, along with a strategic mindset for building scalable and secure solutions.

This position reports to the Sr. IT Manager.

• Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure and AWS environments, including new tenant setup and configuration
• Architect secure, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions
• Lead cloud migration efforts from on premises to Azure/AWS
• Configure and manage networking, storage, compute, and identity services in cloud environments
• Infrastructure & Systems Management
• Manage and support virtual server environments (on‑prem and cloud‑based)
• Administer and maintain Active Directory (AD) and Microsoft Entra  (Azure AD)
• Ensure proper identity and access management (IAM) policies and governance
• Oversee and maintain Microsoft Exchange (Online and/or Hybrid environments)
• Security & Compliance
• Implement and maintain system security best practices across cloud and on‑prem systems
• Monitor systems for vulnerabilities and coordinate patching and remediation
• Configure security tools such as Microsoft Defender, conditional access policies, and MFA
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory security standards
• Operations & Support
• Provide tier‑3 support for complex infrastructure and cloud‑related issues
• Monitor system performance, availability, and capacity planning
• Automate routine tasks using Power Shell, scripting, or cloud‑native tools
• Develop and maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures

• 5+ years of experience in Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure roles
• Proven experience with:
• Microsoft Azure tenant setup and administration
• AWS account/tenant setup and core services
• Microsoft Exchange (Online and Hybrid environments)
• Virtualization technologies (Hyper‑V, VMware, or cloud VMs)
• Strong understanding of:
• System security principles and best practices
• Identity and access management (IAM), MFA, RBAC
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VNet/VPC)
• Experience with infrastructure automation and scripting (Power Shell preferred)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and business teams
• Ability to lead projects and work independently
• Detail‑oriented with strong documentation habits
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset

• Certifications such as:
• Microsoft Certified:
  Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft 365 / Security certifications
• Experience with:
• Hybrid cloud environments
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
• Monitoring tools (Azure Monitor, Cloud Watch, etc.)

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

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