The IT Infrastructure Engineer position is responsible for designing, building, deploying, securing, and maintaining the organization's digital network, handling hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and software to ensure reliable, efficient connectivity, performance, and security. Design, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure IaaS environments, including virtual machines, storage, virtual networks, and hybrid connectivity solutions. Administer and optimize VMware vSphere infrastructure (ESXi, vCenter) to ensure high availability, performance, and effective capacity planning. Implement and monitor enterprise backup solutions using Arcserve/Veritas Backup Exec, managing policies across physical, virtual, and cloud workloads to meet RPO/RTO requirements. Lead backup verification, restoration, and disaster recovery testing to ensure data integrity and organizational resilience. Install, patch, and update server-based applications and operating systems while collaborating with security teams to enforce infrastructure data protection best practices. Perform root cause analysis on complex infrastructure and backup failures, implement long-term fixes and document operational runbooks. Manage infrastructure, network, and server projects from inception to completion, analyzing results against established goals to ensure successful delivery. Develop and maintain comprehensive standards, procedures, and system configuration documentation for all new and existing infrastructure technology. Guide and mentor junior infrastructure team members, serving as a senior technical resource and ensuring effective cross-training on hardware and software systems. Provide essential backup support for Check Point/Harmony security solutions, including managing firewall rules, VPNs, and threat prevention policies. Act as a technical backup for Azure, Security, and DevOps Engineers to maintain continuous operational coverage for on-premises and cloud workloads. Resolve escalated network-related issues and conduct scheduled maintenance to minimize downtime and optimize the end-user experience.