**Experienced Full Stack IT Infrastructure Engineer – Cloud and Data Center Operations**

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey, where technology meets innovation, and possibilities are endless? Join the dynamic team at blithequark, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the vast expanse of the digital world, develop your skills, and become the best version of yourself. As you set out on this exciting adventure, you'll face challenges with agility and finesse, mastering new skills and propelling your career while having a blast. Come and advance both your personal and professional life, and get ready to take off! **Why You'll Love This Role** This position is part of the Data Innovation Group within the Data Innovation Division at blithequark. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing both traditional and cloud-based infrastructure solutions based on plans from infrastructure architects. **What You'll Do** * Develop a deep understanding of concepts related to server load balancing, WAS clustering, and other application scaling concepts. * Investigate and resolve middleware issues across development, testing, and production environments. * Proactively monitor local and remote data center operations and hardware, including UPSs, air conditioning, power, security systems, and all datacenter cycles and processes. * Foster a culture of sharing and collaboration among the team. * Stay up-to-date with the latest infrastructure technology best practices and emerging trends, to maintain area expertise and suggest improvements or changes. * Uphold communication and response processes by responding to clients on infrastructure issues, support, and status, and advising and escalating on any prolonged or significant issues. * Manage and maintain Windows Dynamic Registry, including DNS and Group Policies. * Provide guidance to junior experts and assist when and where necessary. * Participate in rotational shifts for on-call support. **All You'll Need for Success** * Essential Qualifications: + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Systems (CIS/MIS), or a related technical field. + 3 years of experience as an IT infrastructure engineer or manager. * Preferred Qualifications: + Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Systems (CIS/MIS), or a related technical field. + 3+ years of experience as an IT infrastructure engineer or manager. **Abilities, Licenses, and Accreditations** * High-level ability to design decisively for current and future business conditions, including future technology and business design changes to create adaptable, flexible solutions. * In-depth knowledge of IT business activities, infrastructure requirements, and processes. * Demonstrated expertise in the following areas: + Server Administration - Linux (RHEL/CentOS 7/8 and Windows (2012/2016) + Infrastructure as Code - Terraform, Python, Bash, and PowerShell + Cloud Innovations - Design, development, and deployment of cloud-native applications (Microsoft Azure, AWS, IBM Cloud) + DevOps - CI/CD, GitHub, Artifactory, or Jenkins + Containerization - Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Foundry + Server and Application Monitoring - Dynatrace, LogDNA, and SysDig * Ability to investigate complex issues and implement solutions or workarounds. * Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously with a keen desire to learn and grow depth of knowledge. * Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and influence best practices. * Exhibited drive, adaptability, and ability to adjust to changing needs and work environments. * Capability in Coordinated project management technique, specifically within infrastructure domain. **What You'll Get** Join blithequark and take advantage of all that we have to offer: * Medical benefits: From day one, you'll have access to your health, dental, prescription, and vision benefits to help you stay healthy. And that's just the beginning – we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts, and more. * Health Programs: We want you to be your best self – that's why our health programs provide you with the right tools, resources, and support you need. * 401(k) Program: Available upon hire, and manager contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. * Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance, and discounts on hotels, cars, travel, and more. **Be Yourself at blithequark** From the colleagues we recruit to the clients we serve, diversity and inclusion are the foundation of the unique workforce at blithequark. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our colleagues to our clients, suppliers, networks, and investors, helping colleagues reach their full potential and creating a comprehensive workplace to address and overcome the challenges of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a huge sense of satisfaction and fulfillment as you do your part to keep the world's largest carrier moving smoothly as we care for people on life's journey? Come and be yourself at blithequark. Apply Job! Apply for this job