IT Infrastructure Engineer - Chatsworth

Full-time

Description

Job Title: IT CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - Houston

At Premier America Credit Union, our Core Purpose is to serve our members by making it easier to meet today’s needs and reach tomorrow’s dreams. Talented team members succeed in our organization by demonstrating a commitment to our shared values of accountability, friendliness and respect, a passion for delivering great service, giving back to our communities, and pursuing personal growth. Come grow with us and be part of growth and the Premier America family!

Overview:

The IT Infrastructure Engineer will have a strong background in designing, implementing, maintaining, and monitoring IT infrastructure solutions, with advanced experience in Microsoft Azure, network design and virtualization, Intune, Office 365, VMware vSphere Enterprise, VMware Horizon, Cisco networking, Palo Alto firewalls, Meraki, Nimble Storage, SolarWinds, LAN, and WAN management. This role requires managing both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of critical IT systems. They should possess excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to delivering efficient and scalable infrastructure solutions.

What You Will Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain LAN and WAN infrastructure, including Cisco routers, switches, firewalls (Palo Alto), Meraki devices, and Nimble Storage arrays.
• Deploy and manage VMware vSphere Enterprise and VMware Horizon environments, ensuring optimal performance and reliability for virtualized workloads.
• Administer advanced Microsoft Azure virtualization technologies to optimize resource utilization and facilitate system scalability.
• Configure and manage Intune for endpoint management and Office 365 for collaboration and productivity tools.
• Implement and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions leveraging Nimble Storage and other technologies to ensure data protection and business continuity.
• Utilize SolarWinds for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing proactive measures to optimize infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate with security teams to implement and maintain IT security best practices, including patch management, vulnerability assessments, and access controls.
• Participate in infrastructure design and capacity planning to support business growth and technology advancements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to end-users and other IT staff as needed.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience working as an IT Infrastructure Engineer or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Certifications such as AWS, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect or Administrator, Cloud Security, VMware VCP, CCNA, CCNP, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE, and other relevant industry certifications.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs).
• Experience with VMware vSphere Enterprise and VMware Horizon for virtualization and VDI.
• Proficiency in Cisco networking (routers, switches) and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Experience with Meraki for network management.
• Experience with cloud engineering, including design, deployment, and optimization of cloud-based solutions.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Azure virtualization and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with Intune for endpoint management and Office 365 suite.
• Experience with Nimble Storage for SAN solutions and SolarWinds for infrastructure monitoring.
• Experience with storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and backup technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Premier America Credit Union will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.

EOE Veteran / Disabled

Pay Grade Info :

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all our job postings regardless of State. We set standard pay ranges for all roles based on function and level of expertise, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.

The base pay range for this position is: $120k annually

Perks Important to You:

Our Team Members enjoy the following rewards and benefits:

· Competitive pay

· Subsidized health care including medical, dental and vision

· FSA and HSA

· Company-Paid Life and A&D insurance

· Discounts on loans (must be a member)

· Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick time

· 401k Retirement Saving Plan with a 6% safe harbor employer match

· Educational Assistance Program and more!

About Us:

Founded in 1957, Premier America is one of the nation’s largest credit unions, with over 100,000 members and more than $3 billion in assets. But more importantly, we are ever mindful of one crucial fact: we exist to serve the needs of all members - the owners of Premier America. With a large retail branch network, access to over 30,000+ surcharge-free ATMs; and the Shared Branch Network, Premier America provides financial services to those who live, work, worship or attend school in the Ventura and Los Angeles counties of California, and Harris County in Texas.

Credit unions, such as Premier America, have a rich history evolving from the idea that people working together can create better financial solutions, especially when as owners, members have a vested interest in their collective success. Whether offering higher savings rates and affordable mortgage options, loans for unexpected emergencies or financial counseling during difficult times, credit unions have always made a meaningful difference in the lives of members.