Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Principal | Senior | Infrastructure | Azure | VMware | $200k | Finance | Boston

Role: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Boston, MA

Salary: $180,000 - $200,000 + 20% Bonus + Full Benefits

You’ll join as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (operating at a principal level), stepping into a crucial seat on a small, senior‑level infrastructure team. This is a broad, hands‑on, architect‑plus‑engineer role where you’ll design, build, plan, troubleshoot, future‑proof, and generally keep the firm’s hybrid Microsoft‑heavy environment humming at a world‑class level.

This is a backfill due to a team member stepping away for personal reasons not due to performance, reorg, or chaos.

Where You Fit

• You'll be part of an 11‑person IT organization:
• 7 → User support / front‑line IT
• 4 → Infrastructure team (this role included)
• Colleagues across Boston, San Francisco, and London
• And you'll partner closely with the team lead based in Boston
• The culture here: “Think individually, act collectively.”
• You’ll get autonomy but also a team that collaborates tightly.

What You’ll Own & Lead...

Hybrid Cloud + On‑Prem Environment

A heavy Microsoft ecosystem with growing Azure footprint:

• Azure networking, VWAN, servers, DR, and storage
• Some remaining on‑prem workloads that need to stay rock‑solid

VMware Engineering

• Build, administer, upgrade, optimize
• Expect deep engagement, not surface‑level care‑and‑feed

Network & Security Infrastructure

The stack includes:

• Palo Alto today → migration to Meraki tomorrow (you’ll own this)
• SD‑WAN
• Firewalls, routing/switching, wireless
• Zero‑trust / MFA integration
• Backup systems + DR strategy
• Enterprise cyber‑security products & SaaS tools

Endpoints & Productivity Infrastructure

• Ensuring endpoints behave like reliable appliances—not “it works on my machine” experiments
• Exchange Online
• Azure AD / hybrid identity

Strategic Technology Planning

You’re not just running today’s environment—you’re helping design tomorrow’s:

• CapEx planning & budgeting
• Roadmapping next‑gen infrastructure investments
• Leading projects from idea → design → execution → documentation

The Environment

• This is not a “back office, ticket‑crunching” role.
• You’ll be hands‑on while also participating in architectural discussions, compliance considerations, risk evaluation, and vendor management. Expect to be in the room when important technical decisions are made.

Work Model

• In‑office Monday–Thursday
• Friday WFH optional
• The team thrives on in‑person collaboration—whiteboards, quick problem‑solving, shared ownership, etc.
• Occasional travel to satellite offices

What Makes Someone Succeed Here

• You love being the person who really understands how infrastructure works.
• You’re comfortable with autonomy and owning outcomes.
• You enjoy variety—firewalls one day, VMware the next, Azure the day after.
• You think both tactically and strategically.
• You value a culture that pushes for excellence.
• You can communicate clearly and build trust with a high‑expectation user base.

You're likely a strong fit if you bring......

Must-Haves

• Deep Microsoft + Azure infrastructure experience
• Strong VMware engineering (build + admin)
• Firewall expertise (Palo Alto highly preferred)
• Hybrid cloud networking proficiency
• End‑to‑end endpoint management
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Powershell experience
• Experience in demanding, professional environments

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in private equity, asset management, or similar
• Exposure to enterprise cybersecurity products (Zscaler, zero‑trust solutions, etc.)
• Prior work in fast‑paced, in‑office environments

The Interview Process

1. 30‑minute call with the team leader - A relaxed but substantive technical/conversational screen.
2. 2‑hour onsite deep dive - Technical discussion, environment walkthrough, scenario‑based problem solving.

Why It’s a Great Opportunity

• Highly visible role with room to grow into Infrastructure Manager
• A mature, stable business that invests in modern technology
• Impactful work: what you build is mission‑critical
• A culture of excellence without the chaos of “startup unpredictability”
• High autonomy, deep technical ownership, and access to modern tools

Please contact Sean O'Brien out of the Boston, MA HQ

s.obrien@huxly.com | (857) 317-5044 | LinkedIn DMs