Sr. IT Infrastructure Engineer / Technical Generalist
Phoenix, AZ
The Opportunity: We are seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to support a large-scale, on-premise enterprise environment across multiple sites in the Phoenix metro area. This role is highly hands-on, focusing on network, systems, and data center infrastructure, with responsibility for maintaining and supporting critical operational environments.
The ideal candidate is a technical generalist with strong experience across networking, infrastructure, and data center operations, who is comfortable working directly with hardware, traveling between sites, and supporting mission-critical systems in a regulated, high-safety environment.
Role: Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer/ Technical Generalist
Experience: 5–10 Years
Work Location: Phoenix, AZ (Onsite / Field-Based)
Travel: Local travel to 15+ sites within the Phoenix metro area
Project Duration: 12–24 Month Contract
Work Environment: ~90% On-Premise
Responsibilities
Provide hands-on support for network, systems, and infrastructure environments across multiple sites
Install, configure, and troubleshoot network equipment, including Cisco networking and Palo Alto firewalls
Support data center operations, including racks, cabling, power, cooling, and hardware installations
Manage and maintain virtualized environments (VMware) and supporting infrastructure
Support backup, recovery, and data protection solutions (e.g., Cohesity or similar)
Monitor and support systems using tools such as Splunk and ManageEngine
Perform patch management, system updates, and maintenance activities
Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues across network, compute, and storage layers
Follow and support ITIL-based processes, including incident, change, and problem management
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure system reliability, performance, and operational stability
Support infrastructure deployments, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or network engineering roles
Strong hands-on experience with:
Cisco networking technologies
Palo Alto firewalls (or similar enterprise firewalls)
Experience supporting data center environments (racking, cabling, power, cooling)
Working knowledge of VMware virtualization platforms
Experience with monitoring and management tools (e.g., Splunk, ManageEngine)
Understanding of patch management and system lifecycle processes
Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and operational processes
Ability to troubleshoot across multiple infrastructure domains (network, systems, hardware)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a hands-on, field-based role across multiple locations
Must have a clean safety record and ability to work in regulated or industrial environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with backup and recovery platforms (e.g., Cohesity or similar)
Exposure to enterprise storage or compute platforms (Dell or similar)
Experience supporting distributed or multi-site environments
Background working in industrial, energy, or highly regulated environments
Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, VMware, or security certifications)
What We’re Looking For
Strong hands-on technician with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset
Comfortable working in on-site, operational environments rather than purely remote roles
Broad technical skillset across network, systems, and infrastructure domains
Ability to operate independently and manage responsibilities across multiple locations
Strong focus on reliability, safety, and operational excellence
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