Infrastructure and Network Security Engineer

Calling All Upstarters!

INFRASTRUCTURE AND NETWORK SECURITY ENGINEER WANTED!

We are Upstart 13. We are humble, hungry, and competent people who are radically changing the expectations and experience of outsourcing for all participants by challenging barriers that create inequality and by bringing down borders in technology for people everywhere. We’re all about delivering value and doing big things. We have become a game changer for teams around the world who look to Upstart’s services as a differentiator.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Infrastructure and Network Engineer with expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, and enterprise-level backups to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Active Directory (AD). Distributed File System (DFS), Amazon Web Services (AWS), and a comprehensive understanding of backup and disaster recovery strategies. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure and ensuring data integrity through effective backup management.

Responsibilities:

Microsoft Infrastructure Management: 

• Administer and maintain Active Directory, including user and group management, GPO configuration, domain controllers, and replication troubleshooting.
• Design, implement, and manage Distributed File System (DFS) for high availability and scalability.
• Plan and execute upgrades, migrations, and optimizations of AD and DFS.
• Implement and enforce security policies for Active Directory and related Microsoft environments.

AWS and Cloud Operations: 

• Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure, including EC2 instances, S3 storage, VPCs, and IAM policies.
• Collaborate on cloud-based projects, ensuring seamless integration with on-premises systems.
• Implement cloud security best practices to protect data and infrastructure.
• Optimize infra for cost.

Backups and Disaster Recovery: 

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive backup solutions for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Regularly test and document disaster recovery plans to ensure data availability and business continuity.
• Monitor backup operations, troubleshoot issues, and optimize backup performance.
• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and compliance requirements for data protection.

Network and Infrastructure: 

• Design, deploy, and maintain LAN/WAN, VPNs, and firewall configurations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network performance issues and outages.
• Monitor network performance and ensure system availability and reliability.
• Collaborate with vendors to support and maintain network infrastructure hardware and software.

Server and Systems Administration:

• Manage Windows Server environments, including virtualization (e.g., Hyper-V or VMware).
• Oversee patch management for servers and network devices.
• Provide Tier 3 support for escalated infrastructure and network issues.

Documentation and Compliance: 

• Create and maintain detailed documentation for infrastructure, backup processes, network topology, and configurations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Conduct regular audits of systems, networks, and backups for security and performance optimization.

Qualifications

Technical skills: 

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, network engineering, and backup management roles.
• Proven expertise with Active Directory, DFS, and multi-domain environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud operations.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
  • Proficiency with backup solutions (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, AWS Backup, etc.).
  • Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation and task optimization.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for on-premises and cloud
  environments.

Soft skills: 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently when required.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Why Upstart13?

• We put people first at Upstart 13! We believe the world is filled with amazing people and we are willing to go to great lengths to seek out others who share our values to join our cause of bringing down borders in technology for people everywhere.
• We develop leaders at Upstart 13, we focus on what matters to do meaningful work, we own our shit, we stay curious, and we understand responsibility leads to giving. We do big things together!

Perks:

• Job type: long-term, full-time job.
• Fully remote.
• USD competitive salary.

Are you ready to join our cause? Be sure to ask, “why 13?”