Infrastructure Engineer

Company: Valid USA
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: May 6, 2022

Job Description:

Valid USA is a secure, make-it-happen partner. We are a global company with a market capitalization of more than $1 billion and 6,000 associates worldwide. Our job is to ensure every solution is seamless and secure - whether it's for big data, payment cards, government issued identification, mobile financial services or highly targeted direct marketing campaign management. - Our website is . Valid has an outstanding opportunity for an Infrastructure Engineer based in our Downers Grove manufacturing plant. What will you do?

• Linux and Windows System hardening and auditing
• User account administration
• Windows and Linux server administration and -patching
• Incident Management on-call shifts
• Automation of routine tasks
• Compliance and audit readiness
• Weekend and after hours availability (if required) Other functions and responsibilities This job description is not exhaustive, and candidates should be flexible, have the ability to switch between tasks successfully on short notice, learn new skills and bring new, creative ideas to the Team. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. What are we looking for?
  • Associate degree (or higher) in Information Technology or related technical field, or equivalent technical training, or 4 years IT infrastructure experience,
  • Experience in Windows and Linux Operating System installation, software and patch management and system administration
  • Working experience with Zabbix, Wazuh or other Linux and Windows auditing and monitoring tools
  • Linux and Windows Server Operating Systems patching and hardening
  • Working knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and associated frameworks
  • Experience configuring and managing server hardware and peripherals
  • General System administration
  • Experience working in virtualized environments and configuring virtualization software
  • Ability to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
  • Knowledge of networking configurations, firewalls, load balancers, routing and switching Preferred qualifications
    • Experience with auditing and compliance
    • Knowledge of AWS and cloud concepts
    • Jira and Confluence or similar software
    • Database administration What we offer:
      • Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following -date of hire -and include a choice of five Medical plan options under United Health Care, two Dental options under United Health Care, Vision insurance, voluntary Short Term Disability, company paid Long Term Disability, company paid basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse and dependent children and optional additional life insurance coverages
      • 401(k) with company match
      • Two weeks of vacation, -six days of paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays with no waiting period.
      • Opportunities for on the job training, career development and team building. - -

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