Senior Network & Systems Engineer

Skills

About the Role

You will architect, optimize, and maintain the critical infrastructure that connects UTA's 12 global offices, ensuring seamless, high-availability, and secure inter-office and cloud-edge connectivity for the global workforce. You will manage cloud-edge integrations with AWS and Azure and oversee core systems such as Identity, Email, servers, and cloud environments. You will act as the final escalation point for complex infrastructure issues while partnering with Security to implement preventative controls and maintain documentation.

Requirements

• 8+ years in Systems/Network Engineering with proven experience managing multi-site, global office network connectivity
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki stack, HA WAN environments, and physical Wi-Fi troubleshooting
• Solid understanding of physical data room components including low-voltage cabling, patch panels, UPS maintenance, and IoT/security devices
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure cloud networking architectures and secure hybrid routing
• Deep, production-level expertise with Microsoft Entra ID, Conditional Access, and identity governance in a pure-cloud identity environment
• Proven experience administering and provisioning Windows and Linux server environments, including updates via Azure Update Manager
• Hands-on experience designing and executing backup and disaster recovery workflows using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Proven ability to define and meet RTO and RPO metrics
• Proven scripting expertise with PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Advanced knowledge of Exchange Online, mail flow management, and email security protocols (DKIM, DMARC, SPF)

Responsibilities

• Oversee, optimize, and maintain stable network connectivity across 12 global offices
• Manage the full physical and logical office network including Cisco Meraki configuration, HA WAN topologies, wireless connectivity, UPS systems, rack patching, low-voltage cabling coordination, access control, and IP camera connectivity
• Architect, deploy, and maintain secure network infrastructure within and between AWS and Azure environments
• Administer cloud-native identity management, lifecycle workflows, and governance via Microsoft Entra ID
• Design, implement, and enforce granular Conditional Access policies
• Manage, monitor, and maintain Windows and Linux server infrastructure across cloud and on-prem environments
• Lead server lifecycle management and patch orchestration using Azure Update Manager
• Design, implement, test, and maintain infrastructure backup and disaster recovery strategies
• Ensure continuous data protection and system availability using Azure Backup and Azure Site Recovery
• Administer Microsoft 365 with emphasis on Exchange Online architecture, email security/hygiene, and mail flow routing
• Design and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems across network, cloud, and server infrastructure
• Automate routine operations, server provisioning, and maintenance tasks using PowerShell, Bash, and Python
• Provide advanced troubleshooting as the final escalation point for cloud infrastructure, servers, network, and identity issues
• Partner with Security to implement preventative controls and support incident response
• Define, document, and enforce infrastructure standards, SOPs, and architectural diagrams