Infrastructure Engineer - Windows and IIS Servers (On Prem and AWS)

Company: Nelnet
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Nelnet is a diversified and innovative company committed to enriching lives through the power of service as a student loan servicer, professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payments processor, and K-12 and higher education expert. For over 40 years, Nelnet has been serving its customers, associates, and communities.The perks of working at Nelnet go beyond our benefits package. When you join the Nelnet team, you're part of a community invested in the success of each individual. That support comes through in our work, as we are united by our mission of creating opportunities for people where they live, learn, and work.The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure for our company's Windows servers and web servers running IIS, with a focus on transitioning to utilizing Amazon Web Services (AWS). This includes maintaining the hardware, software, and network components that support our web applications and services, as well as leveraging the scalability and flexibility of AWS to meet the future needs of the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Windows server administration and IIS web server management, as well as some experience with networking, security, and cloud computing, specifically with AWS.+ Design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure for our company's Windows servers and web servers running IIS, utilizing AWS services as necessary.+ Monitor and troubleshoot Windows server and IIS web server issues, including performance, security, and connectivity.+ Configure and manage network components, including firewalls, load balancers, and VPNs, utilizing AWS services as necessary.+ Implement and maintain security measures to protect the infrastructure and web applications from threats, utilizing AWS services as necessary.+ Leverage AWS services such as Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), and Elastic Block Store (EBS) to meet the scalability and availability needs of the business.+ Collaborate with developers and other IT teams to ensure the infrastructure supports the needs of the business, utilizing AWS services as necessary.+ Participate in the development and maintenance of documentation and procedures for the infrastructure, including any necessary AWS services.+ Stay current with new technologies and best practices in Windows server administration, IIS web server management, and cloud computing, specifically with AWS.EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college and/or equivalent combination of education and work experience.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of experience with Windows server administration and IIS web server managementCOMPETENCIES - SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES: -+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.+ Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols+ Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and other cloud computing platforms+ Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures+ Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills+ Experience with automation and configuration management tools, such as PowerShell or Ansible is a plus.+ AWS certifications is a plus.Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA, generous earned time off, 401K/student loan repayment, life insurance & AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and a robust wellness program. Click here to learn more about our benefits: LINK (http://nelnetinc.com/careers/benefits/) .Nelnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with Executive Order 11246, and takes affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.Qualified individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations in order to apply or compete for positions at Nelnet may request such accommodations by contacting Corporate Recruiting at 402-486-5725 or corporaterecruiting@nelnet.net .Nelnet is a Drug Free and Tobacco Free Workplace.You may know Nelnet as the nation's largest student loan servicer - but we do more than that. _A lot more._ We're also a professional services company, consumer loan originator and servicer, payment processor, renewable energy innovator, and K-12 and higher education expert (and that's just a shortlist). For over 40 years, we've been serving our customers, associates, and communities to make dreams possible.EEO Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-poster.pdf) - EEO Letter (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/EEO-Jeffs-Letter.pdf) - EPPA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/Employee-Polygraph-Protection-Act-Poster.pdf) - FMLA Info (https://nelnetinc.com/wp-content/uploads/FMLA-Leave.pdf)

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