IT Infrastructure Engineer/Administrator

Onsite in Boston, MA

Seaport Area of Boston, 5 days a week onsite for the first few months, flexible for 3-4 days onsite after that.

Interview: virtual, then onsite.

Contract to hire role.

Our client seeks a senior IT Infrastructure Engineer/Administrator to support secure, reliable Microsoft-centric infrastructure across on-premises and Azure environments. The role will support escalations, advance automation and modernization, and ensure strong security controls and documentation in a collaborative setting. all with a white-glove attitude.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation and lead adoption of new technologies to improve site reliability, user experience, and technology management.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices, including patching, role-based access control, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory adherence.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide Tier 1-3 support across cloud and on-prem environments, perform root cause analysis, and escalate when necessary. Some off-hours support required.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate, test, and implement new infrastructure technologies and services.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in technology operations.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation including system configurations, network diagrams, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.
• Contribute hands-on across multiple initiatives as part of a small and growing firm.
• Work onsite in the Boston office 5 days onsite for the first few months then flexible to 3 to 4 days per week.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years as an IT Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, or similar role. Financial services and asset management experience preferred but not required.
• Strong background in infrastructure operations and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing enterprise VPN and remote access technologies for secure connectivity.
• Experience with cybersecurity and endpoint protection tools.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 including Exchange, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Experience with system and performance monitoring for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience automating routine infrastructure tasks using PowerShell and other scripting tools.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft 365 Administrator or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus (preferred).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft 365 Administrator or Microsoft Azure certifications (preferred).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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