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# Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** The Smart
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Computer Maintenance, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Disaster Recovery, Windows Servers, Networking Basics, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Virtualization Technology, VMware Virtualization, Information Technology, Network Support, Data Management, Network Server
- **Published:** August 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=12e6d0477d6aea8d

## About the Role

* 2 to 5 years of systems administration or IT infrastructure experience.
 * Experience supporting Windows Server environments and Active Directory administration.
 * Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies and enterprise storage systems.
 * Basic knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and core infrastructure services.
 * Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization platforms.
 * Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud management and deployment.
 * Experience with PowerShell scripting for task automation.
 * Familiarity with backup, recovery, and infrastructure monitoring tools.

Core Skills & Attributes

 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with senior engineers and internal teams.
 * Eagerness to learn and adapt to modern cloud and infrastructure technologies.
 * Structured approach to problem-solving, documentation, and operational efficiency.
 * Ability to manage day-to-day task execution independently while knowing when to escalate complex issues.

Flexible work from home options available.

## Description

The Junior Systems Engineer supports the administration, maintenance, and monitoring of enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, servers, storage systems, and core IT services. Working alongside senior engineers, this role participates in infrastructure operations, cloud administration, system patching, and modernization initiatives. This position is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity., Systems Administration & Infrastructure Operations

 * Support the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and health monitoring of enterprise servers and infrastructure.
 * Perform routine operating system patching, software upgrades, and hardware maintenance tasks.
 * Troubleshoot server, infrastructure, and operating system issues to ensure operational stability.
 * Assist with enterprise storage administration, performance optimization, and capacity planning.

Cloud & Network Support

 * Support Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, services, and operational deployments.
 * Apply basic networking knowledge to support connectivity, core IT services, and infrastructure projects.

Documentation & Disaster Recovery

 * Document operational procedures, system configurations, and technical runbooks.
 * Assist with disaster recovery testing, data backup management, and restore validation activities.


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