Infrastructure Engineer

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Portland United States

Employment Type: Contract

Job Description:

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an Infrastructure Engineer for our partner in exhibit design / event production. This is a three-month contract opportunity with potential extension, with a hybrid schedule preferred in the Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA area. Exceptionally qualified remote candidates may be considered, with a preference for West Coast availability.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Infrastructure Engineer will help modernize business technology through hands-on server migrations, cloud improvements, and retirement of legacy systems. Working alongside a collaborative IT team, this professional will independently execute technical projects, troubleshoot challenges, and document solutions that support reliable, secure operations. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys taking ownership of project delivery and applying practical technical expertise to meaningful infrastructure improvements.

PERKS:

• Hybrid flexibility, with onsite time potentially decreasing after initial onboarding.

• Opportunity to make a direct impact through Microsoft cloud and infrastructure modernization projects.

• Collaborative team environment and potential contract extension based on project needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver infrastructure projects from planning through completion, coordinating changes with internal IT and application teams.

• Migrate Windows servers and Hyper-V virtual machines, validate functionality, and safely retire outdated infrastructure.

• Configure and improve Azure infrastructure, Microsoft 365 services, identity management, and device management settings.

• Execute shared file, SharePoint, and OneDrive migrations while maintaining data integrity and appropriate access permissions.

• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues, verify backup and recovery capabilities, and support monitoring, security improvements, and SOC 2 readiness activities.

• Maintain clear runbooks, change records, and technical handoffs, using AI tools where appropriate to support technical workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 5+ years of hands-on systems administration, infrastructure engineering, and technical project delivery experience, including independently planning and completing infrastructure migrations, modernization projects, and legacy system decommissioning.

• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Hyper-V, including server-to-server and virtual machine migrations.

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), including virtual machines, networking, and Key Vault, plus Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Intune configuration.

• Experience with SharePoint and OneDrive migrations, SMB file shares, and data migrations, along with backup and restore solutions; Veeam preferred.

• Strong infrastructure monitoring, security configuration, and technical troubleshooting skills; ability to create clear runbooks, change notes, and technical handoffs. Must be organized, resourceful, and able to work independently while collaborating with infrastructure, support, and application development teams.

• Practical experience using AI tools such as Claude Code, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot in technical workflows, with willingness to perform both complex project work and repetitive migration tasks.

• Preferred experience includes Cisco Meraki networking, MX firewalls, site-to-site VPNs, Azure Arc, PowerShell automation, SQL Server administration, CrowdStrike or comparable endpoint security, Mac administration through Intune, SMTP basic authentication migrations to OAuth, and SOC 2 readiness and evidence collection. AZ-104, MS-102, Veeam VMCE, or comparable certifications are a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This career opportunity provides a starting hourly pay of $50.00 to $60.00/hr W2 (DOE), plus medical, dental, vision and voluntary life insurance, an employee assistance plan (EAP), and commuter and transit benefits for those who are working on average 30 or more hours per week. An employee retirement plan is also available!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.