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IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator
Are you an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys designing, building, and maintaining reliable technology environments? Do you take pride in ownership, accountability, and delivering systems that are secure, scalable, and well-documented? Do you enjoy balancing strategic project work with the ongoing administration required to keep business-critical systems operating at peak performance?
If so, Dr. Tavel is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator to lead the design, implementation, support, and long-term ownership of our core infrastructure platforms.
This position will play a critical role in modernizing and maintaining our server, virtualization, network, and cloud environments while supporting a multi-location retail organization spanning 29 locations and a corporate headquarters. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing improvements today while serving as the long-term owner of the infrastructure tomorrow.
This role reports directly to the Director of Information Technology and works closely with the Intune & Identity Administrator and Senior IT Support Administrator to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services across the organization.
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Company Facilities
Dr. Tavel currently operates:
- 29 retail locations throughout Indiana, primarily concentrated within the Indianapolis metropolitan area
- One corporate office that also houses an optical manufacturing laboratory
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What We Offer
- A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and innovation
- Supportive leadership focused on operational excellence
- Investment in professional development and technical certifications
- Modern tools, platforms, and technologies
- Opportunity to lead major infrastructure modernization initiatives
- Ability to directly influence the future state of technology throughout the organization
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Expected Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, with participation in an on-call and after-hours support rotation as required.
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Position Summary
The IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator serves as the primary owner of the organization's server, virtualization, storage, networking, and core infrastructure platforms.
This position is responsible for designing, implementing, administering, monitoring, and continuously improving technology systems that support business operations across all locations.
During the initial phase of the role, the primary focus will be infrastructure modernization projects, including network redesign, implementation of a standardized Ubiquiti infrastructure platform, server and virtualization improvements, and enhancement of operational resiliency.
Over time, the role will transition to approximately 90% administration and operational ownership and 10% engineering and project work, with ongoing responsibility for infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, optimization, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of independently identifying opportunities, developing solutions, executing projects, and maintaining accountability for the systems under their ownership.
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Key Responsibilities
Server Administration & Operational Ownership (75%)
- Serve as the primary administrator and owner of the organization's infrastructure platforms.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments including Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure, virtual machines, clustering, and host lifecycle management.
- Administer enterprise storage systems and backup platforms.
- Monitor infrastructure health, performance, capacity, and reliability.
- Manage patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities across infrastructure platforms.
- Ensure systems remain secure, supported, and compliant with organizational standards.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity, backup validation, and restoration testing.
- Maintain accountability for infrastructure uptime, reliability, and overall operational health.
Network Administration (15%)
- Serve as the design authority and administrator for the organization's Ubiquiti networking environment.
- Design, deploy, and maintain a standardized Ubiquiti platform across all retail and corporate locations.
- Implement and administer Ubiquiti gateways, switches, wireless access points, and centralized management systems.
- Develop network standards and best practices for retail and corporate operations.
- Configure and maintain routing, switching, wireless, VLAN segmentation, VPN technologies, and security controls.
- Monitor network performance and proactively address reliability or capacity concerns.
- Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
Infrastructure Engineering & Strategic Projects (10%)
- Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives and strategic technology projects.
- Design and implement highly available and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
- Support future cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure initiatives.
- Develop infrastructure roadmaps and lifecycle management plans.
- Partner with vendors and technology providers on implementation projects.
- Participate in architecture discussions and technology planning efforts.
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Microsoft 365 & Identity Support
While not the primary focus of the role, the IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator should possess working knowledge of modern Microsoft cloud technologies and be capable of supporting related initiatives when required.
Responsibilities include:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
- Familiarity with Microsoft Intune device management
- Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID identity and access management
- Support for hybrid identity and authentication integrations
- Collaboration with the Intune & Identity Administrator on cross-functional projects and troubleshooting
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Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in systems administration, infrastructure administration, network administration, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
- Strong experience with Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise networking environments.
- Experience configuring and administering firewalls, switches, wireless infrastructure, and VPN technologies.
- Experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Experience working with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing and administering Ubiquiti networking solutions at scale.
- Experience with Windows Failover Clustering.
- Experience with Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune.
- Experience with Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik, or similar backup solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell automation and scripting.
- Experience supporting retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or other distributed business environments.
- Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Ubiquiti, or related industry certifications.
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Success in This Role
The successful candidate will become the trusted owner of infrastructure services across the organization.
Performance will be measured through:
- Reliability and availability of infrastructure platforms
- Successful completion of infrastructure modernization projects
- Stability and performance of the organization's network environment
- Effective management of Windows Server and Hyper-V environments
- Proactive identification and mitigation of infrastructure risks
- Accuracy and completeness of documentation
- Security, resiliency, and maintainability of implemented solutions
- Ability to independently manage systems and projects from planning through completion
- Reduction of infrastructure-related outages and operational disruptions
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Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable designing a new solution, implementing it, documenting it, and maintaining it over the long term.
They take ownership of the systems under their care, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and understand that infrastructure excellence requires both strategic engineering and disciplined administration.
They are self-motivated, technically curious, highly accountable, and capable of independently managing complex projects while maintaining reliable day-to-day operations.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Health, Rx, and Dental Insurance
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Vision Perk: Free eye exams and glasses for you plus significant discounts for family members
- Company Paid Life Insurance
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Compensation
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, technical expertise, certifications, and demonstrated success administering and engineering enterprise infrastructure environments.
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Why This Role Matters
The IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator is responsible for the technology foundation that supports every employee, retail location, manufacturing operation, and business process throughout Dr. Tavel.
From Windows Server and Hyper-V to networking and cloud integration, this individual designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that keeps the organization running while positioning it for future growth. Their success directly impacts system reliability, operational efficiency, security, scalability, and business continuity across the enterprise.
IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator
Are you an experienced infrastructure professional who enjoys designing, building, and maintaining reliable technology environments? Do you take pride in ownership, accountability, and delivering systems that are secure, scalable, and well-documented? Do you enjoy balancing strategic project work with the ongoing administration required to keep business-critical systems operating at peak performance?
If so, Dr. Tavel is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator to lead the design, implementation, support, and long-term ownership of our core infrastructure platforms.
This position will play a critical role in modernizing and maintaining our server, virtualization, network, and cloud environments while supporting a multi-location retail organization spanning 29 locations and a corporate headquarters. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing improvements today while serving as the long-term owner of the infrastructure tomorrow.
This role reports directly to the Director of Information Technology and works closely with the Intune & Identity Administrator and Senior IT Support Administrator to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient technology services across the organization.
-
Company Facilities
Dr. Tavel currently operates:
- 29 retail locations throughout Indiana, primarily concentrated within the Indianapolis metropolitan area
- One corporate office that also houses an optical manufacturing laboratory
-
What We Offer
- A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and innovation
- Supportive leadership focused on operational excellence
- Investment in professional development and technical certifications
- Modern tools, platforms, and technologies
- Opportunity to lead major infrastructure modernization initiatives
- Ability to directly influence the future state of technology throughout the organization
-
Expected Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, with participation in an on-call and after-hours support rotation as required.
-
Position Summary
The IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator serves as the primary owner of the organization's server, virtualization, storage, networking, and core infrastructure platforms.
This position is responsible for designing, implementing, administering, monitoring, and continuously improving technology systems that support business operations across all locations.
During the initial phase of the role, the primary focus will be infrastructure modernization projects, including network redesign, implementation of a standardized Ubiquiti infrastructure platform, server and virtualization improvements, and enhancement of operational resiliency.
Over time, the role will transition to approximately 90% administration and operational ownership and 10% engineering and project work, with ongoing responsibility for infrastructure planning, lifecycle management, optimization, and continuous improvement.
The successful candidate will be a self-starter capable of independently identifying opportunities, developing solutions, executing projects, and maintaining accountability for the systems under their ownership.
-
Key Responsibilities
Server Administration & Operational Ownership (75%)
- Serve as the primary administrator and owner of the organization's infrastructure platforms.
- Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments including Hyper-V virtualization infrastructure, virtual machines, clustering, and host lifecycle management.
- Administer enterprise storage systems and backup platforms.
- Monitor infrastructure health, performance, capacity, and reliability.
- Manage patching, upgrades, and maintenance activities across infrastructure platforms.
- Ensure systems remain secure, supported, and compliant with organizational standards.
- Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operational procedures.
- Participate in disaster recovery, business continuity, backup validation, and restoration testing.
- Maintain accountability for infrastructure uptime, reliability, and overall operational health.
Network Administration (15%)
- Serve as the design authority and administrator for the organization's Ubiquiti networking environment.
- Design, deploy, and maintain a standardized Ubiquiti platform across all retail and corporate locations.
- Implement and administer Ubiquiti gateways, switches, wireless access points, and centralized management systems.
- Develop network standards and best practices for retail and corporate operations.
- Configure and maintain routing, switching, wireless, VLAN segmentation, VPN technologies, and security controls.
- Monitor network performance and proactively address reliability or capacity concerns.
- Troubleshoot complex network and connectivity issues.
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
Infrastructure Engineering & Strategic Projects (10%)
- Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives and strategic technology projects.
- Design and implement highly available and resilient infrastructure solutions.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
- Support future cloud adoption and hybrid infrastructure initiatives.
- Develop infrastructure roadmaps and lifecycle management plans.
- Partner with vendors and technology providers on implementation projects.
- Participate in architecture discussions and technology planning efforts.
-
Microsoft 365 & Identity Support
While not the primary focus of the role, the IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator should possess working knowledge of modern Microsoft cloud technologies and be capable of supporting related initiatives when required.
Responsibilities include:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration
- Familiarity with Microsoft Intune device management
- Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID identity and access management
- Support for hybrid identity and authentication integrations
- Collaboration with the Intune & Identity Administrator on cross-functional projects and troubleshooting
-
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in systems administration, infrastructure administration, network administration, or related roles.
- Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
- Strong experience with Hyper-V virtualization technologies.
- Experience supporting enterprise networking environments.
- Experience configuring and administering firewalls, switches, wireless infrastructure, and VPN technologies.
- Experience administering Active Directory and Group Policy.
- Experience working with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing and administering Ubiquiti networking solutions at scale.
- Experience with Windows Failover Clustering.
- Experience with Storage Area Networks (SANs).
- Experience administering Microsoft Azure environments.
- Experience with Microsoft Entra ID.
- Experience with Microsoft Intune.
- Experience with Veeam, Cohesity, Rubrik, or similar backup solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell automation and scripting.
- Experience supporting retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or other distributed business environments.
- Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Ubiquiti, or related industry certifications.
-
Success in This Role
The successful candidate will become the trusted owner of infrastructure services across the organization.
Performance will be measured through:
- Reliability and availability of infrastructure platforms
- Successful completion of infrastructure modernization projects
- Stability and performance of the organization's network environment
- Effective management of Windows Server and Hyper-V environments
- Proactive identification and mitigation of infrastructure risks
- Accuracy and completeness of documentation
- Security, resiliency, and maintainability of implemented solutions
- Ability to independently manage systems and projects from planning through completion
- Reduction of infrastructure-related outages and operational disruptions
-
Our Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is equally comfortable designing a new solution, implementing it, documenting it, and maintaining it over the long term.
They take ownership of the systems under their care, proactively identify opportunities for improvement, and understand that infrastructure excellence requires both strategic engineering and disciplined administration.
They are self-motivated, technically curious, highly accountable, and capable of independently managing complex projects while maintaining reliable day-to-day operations.
-
Benefits
- Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
- Health, Rx, and Dental Insurance
- 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Vision Perk: Free eye exams and glasses for you plus significant discounts for family members
- Company Paid Life Insurance
-
Compensation
Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience, technical expertise, certifications, and demonstrated success administering and engineering enterprise infrastructure environments.
-
Why This Role Matters
The IT Infrastructure Engineer / Administrator is responsible for the technology foundation that supports every employee, retail location, manufacturing operation, and business process throughout Dr. Tavel.
From Windows Server and Hyper-V to networking and cloud integration, this individual designs, builds, and maintains the infrastructure that keeps the organization running while positioning it for future growth. Their success directly impacts system reliability, operational efficiency, security, scalability, and business continuity across the enterprise.
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Who's Hiring
- Alvarez & Marsal22
- SpaceX10
- Kaiser Permanente6
- Tesla5
- Jobot4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services25
- Technology & Software8
- Staffing & Recruiting4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Education2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in IT infrastructure engineer jobs.
- Three or more years of experience managing Windows Server and Linux environments
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Proficiency in networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
- Active certifications such as CCNA, AWS Solutions Architect, or CompTIA Network+
- Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware vSphere or Hyper-V
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
Tips for Your IT Infrastructure Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to infrastructure tiers
List your experience by infrastructure layer: network, compute, storage, and cloud. Hiring managers for infrastructure roles scan for specific stack ownership, so grouping your wins by tier makes your depth obvious faster than a flat chronological list.
Certify before targeting senior openings
Many senior it infrastructure engineer postings screen for active certifications like CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect, or MCSE. If yours are expired or missing, renewing before you apply removes the most common automated filter that eliminates otherwise strong candidates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists it infrastructure engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read job descriptions for infrastructure scope
Two postings with identical titles can mean very different things: one may own on-premises data centers while another manages hybrid cloud migration. Identify whether the role is primarily operational, project-based, or transformational before you apply, then align your resume to that scope.
Prepare for whiteboard troubleshooting scenarios
Infrastructure interviews often include live diagnosis exercises: a service is unreachable, latency spiked, or a certificate expired. Practice narrating your troubleshooting methodology out loud, covering isolation steps, tooling choices, and escalation thresholds, so your process is clear under pressure.
Negotiate total compensation beyond base pay
Infrastructure roles frequently include on-call stipends, training budgets, and hardware allowances that differ significantly across employers. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about certification reimbursement and after-hours compensation, since these can meaningfully change the value of comparable base offers.
IT Infrastructure Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most it infrastructure engineers?
The most active employers for it infrastructure engineers right now are Alvarez & Marsal, SpaceX, and Kaiser Permanente, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large financial institutions consistently post the highest volumes of infrastructure roles.
How many it infrastructure engineer jobs are remote?
About 50% of it infrastructure engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Cloud infrastructure and monitoring-focused roles tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring hands-on data center work, hardware provisioning, or on-site network cabling are almost always on-site or hybrid.
How do you become an it infrastructure engineer?
Start by building foundational knowledge in networking, operating systems, and virtualization through self-study or a degree in information technology or computer science. Earn entry-level certifications like CompTIA A+, Network+, or AWS Cloud Practitioner to validate your skills. Then pursue junior roles in systems administration or network support, where hands-on experience with real infrastructure accelerates your path to an engineer title.
How do you get hired as an it infrastructure engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles titled systems administrator, junior network engineer, or IT support specialist, since these feed directly into infrastructure engineering careers. Build a home lab or use free cloud tiers to demonstrate practical skills with actual tools. Employers hiring at the entry level weight certifications and demonstrated troubleshooting ability heavily when candidates lack years of professional experience.
What does the it infrastructure engineer interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen covering your background and certifications, followed by a technical interview that tests networking concepts, OS administration, and cloud fundamentals. A second technical round often includes a live troubleshooting scenario or architecture design exercise. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the infrastructure team lead or hiring manager about operational practices and on-call expectations.
Where can I find and apply to it infrastructure engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to it infrastructure engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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