Infrastructure Engineer

Description Our client is in need of an infrastructure engineer with strong Terraform, CI/CD pipeline, and Azure skills, emphasizing the importance of independent delivery and a hands-on interview process. The manager, based in Reno but working Eastern Time, outlined a two-round interview process. Key points Team's Cloud Environment: Team primarily uses Azure, despite Hagerty being an AWS-majority shop, and strong organizational skills are prioritized over multi-cloud experience. Key Skill Requirements: Terraform is the top skill, followed by CI/CD pipeline knowledge, and candidates need to demonstrate practical ability to deliver. Previous Hire Challenges: Manager shared a recent hire failed to deliver on basic tasks like creating an SFTP folder, highlighting the need for genuinely skilled candidates. Interview Process: The interview process will consist of two rounds: a hands-on exercise to assess practical skills, followed by a technical and soft skills interview. Time Zone Expectations: The candidate should be based in the US and be able to join meetings by 9 AM Eastern Time, accommodating offshore team members. Contract Duration and Conversion: The contract is expected to last at least until mid-next year (8-10 months), with no current plans for conversion to a full-time employee. Skills Infrastructure, Azure, Cloud, Automation, Aws, Scripting, Windows, Linux, Powershell, Office 365 Top Skills Details Infrastructure,Azure,Cloud,Automation,Aws,Scripting Additional Skills & Qualifications As an Infrastructure Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting all aspects of advanced infrastructure engineering and DevOps capabilities. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code, and modern CI/CD practices, along with a proven ability to lead teams and drive large-scale initiatives. What you will do: • Architect and implement hybrid infrastructure (on-prem → cloud) solutions • Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using Terraform • Own capacity planning, scalability, and performance optimization • Support high-availability, disaster recovery, and resiliency strategies • Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps • Automate deployments, patching, and system configurations • Integrate repositories and workflows across Azure and AWS ecosystems • Establish coding standards, DevOps practices, and governance models • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, security, and data teams • Monitor and maintain production systems and integration platforms • Ensure secure architecture, data protection, and governance best practices • Partner with security teams on cybersecurity and compliance initiatives (PCI, SOX, etc.) • Conduct periodic system, infrastructure, and security reviews • Produce detailed infrastructure diagrams, playbooks, and technical documentation • Provide executive-level reporting on system performance, risks, and capacity • Maintain documentation for configurations, systems, and processes This might describe you: • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, integration, or infrastructure roles • Proven experience as a technical lead or Lead Software Engineer • Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure services (Azure Automation, Functions, Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Management) • Hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services environments and repositories • Advanced experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Traverse City, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2026. About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.