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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Global Infrastructure and Systems Engineer - **Company:** ITW Limited - **Location:** Glenview, IL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Windows Servers, Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Services, Wide Area Networks, Data Logging, Scripting, ARUBA, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Cloud Integration, Nutanix - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3351752533&tx=KL6767FFJ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 2+ years of enterprise infrastructure or systems engineering experience * Hands-on expertise in virtualization, BC/DR, and backup/recovery * Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, GPOs, and identity services * Knowledge of FortiGate firewalls, wireless, VPNs, and enterprise networking * Strong understanding of networking, security, and disaster recovery principles * Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-team communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with FortiGate security features, such as SD-WAN * Exposure to cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure, including hybrid identity or hybrid networking scenarios * Experience with infrastructure monitoring and logging platforms for proactive alerting and root cause analysis * Scripting or automation experience using PowerShell or similar tools to improve infrastructure operations and consistency * Relevant technical certifications are a plus, such as: * Fortinet (NSE or equivalent) * Microsoft (Windows Server Administrator, Identity and Access Administrator) ## Description The Global Infrastructure and Systems Engineer is responsible for the design, stability, security, and recoverability of the company's global IT infrastructure across on-premises and Microsoft Azure cloud environments. This role owns core infrastructure, identity, network, and disaster recovery platforms, ensuring systems are secure, highly available, and resilient. This position serves as the technical owner of key platforms, including Nutanix virtualization, Microsoft Azure infrastructure, Unitrends backup and disaster recovery, FortiGate firewalls and wireless, Aruba switching, and Microsoft Active Directory. A strong emphasis is placed on business continuity, disaster recovery (BC/DR), cloud integration, identity services, and network security. The Global Infrastructure and Systems Engineer partners closely with security, application, and service desk teams to lead infrastructure and cloud initiatives, enforce standards, strengthen resilience, and ensure uninterrupted business operations. Responsibilities * Own and operate global hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and Azure, including virtualization, storage, replication, and capacity planning * Design, implement, and test backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies for on-prem and cloud workloads to meet RPO/RTO objectives * Serve as technical owner for Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID integration, GPOs, DNS/DHCP, and RADIUS, enforcing authentication and access controls * Own and manage enterprise networking (LAN/WAN/VPN/Wireless) supporting both onprem and Azure connectivity * Manage FortiGate firewalls, VPNs, network segmentation, and secure hybrid connectivity * Lead troubleshooting and recovery for critical infrastructure, cloud, identity, and network incidents * Maintain infrastructure and cloud security, patching, monitoring, and documentation * Act as a senior escalation point and provide technical leadership across infrastructure and cloud projects ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Back to CODE100](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1909-wearedevelopers-live-back-to-code100) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Hacking MSSQL on Cloud. 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