We are seeking a skilled Hybrid Network and Cloud Engineer to join our IT team at a prestigious Oklahoma law firm with over 200+ employees. This role combines expertise in network infrastructure and cloud engineering, focusing on managing firewalls, switches, routers, SD-WANs, VLANs, wireless networks, and Microsoft Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), cloud server management, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of professional IT experience. Including 5 years of combined experience in networking and cloud engineering and thrive in a stable, steady-state environment, ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient IT solutions to support our legal professionals in a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
Network Infrastructure Management: Configure, monitor, and maintain network devices, including firewalls, switches, and routers, to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
SD-WAN and VLAN Management: Design, implement, and manage Software-Defined Wide Area Networks (SD-WANs) and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) to optimize network performance and segmentation.
Wireless Network Administration: Deploy and maintain enterprise-grade wireless networks, ensuring seamless coverage, performance, and security for office and remote users.
Azure Cloud Management: Administer Azure-based infrastructure, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), virtual machines, storage, and networking, to support a hybrid workforce.
Cloud Server Management: Manage and optimize cloud servers to support critical law firm applications and ensure high availability.
Active Directory Administration: Maintain on-premises and Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) environments, including user provisioning, group policies, and single sign-on (SSO) integrations.
Microsoft 365 Administration: Manage Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive, ensuring reliable collaboration and compliance with legal industry standards.
Security and Compliance: Implement and monitor network and cloud security measures, including firewall policies, intrusion detection, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GLBA, FTC Act, ECPA, GDPR, HIPAA).
Automation and Scripting: Use scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) to automate network and cloud tasks, improving operational efficiency.
Disaster Recovery and Backup: Maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both network and cloud environments to ensure business continuity.
Collaboration and Support: Work with IT team members and vendors to provide Tier 3 support, resolve complex issues, and deliver training to end-users.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed documentation of network and cloud configurations, processes, and incidents, and provide periodic performance reports.
Required Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional IT experience, with at least 3 years in network engineering and 2 years in cloud engineering, including Microsoft Azure.
Network Expertise: Proven experience managing firewalls (e.g., Cisco, Meraki, Palo Alto, Fortinet), switches, routers, SD-WAN solutions, VLANs, and enterprise wireless networks.
Azure Expertise: Demonstrated experience with Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Azure VMs, Azure Networking, and Azure Security Center.
Cloud Server Management: Strong skills in managing cloud-based servers, including configuration, monitoring, and optimization.
Active Directory: In-depth knowledge of on-premises Active Directory and Azure AD, including hybrid identity management and conditional access policies.
Microsoft 365: Experience administering Microsoft 365 services, including email, collaboration tools, and security features.
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting languages for network and cloud automation.
Security and Compliance: Knowledge of network and cloud security best practices and legal industry compliance requirements.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for resolving complex network and cloud issues.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
College Education: A bachelor's degree or higher is preferred for this position, with special preference for a technology-related field such as Computer Science—network Engineering, Information Technology—cybersecurity, Management Information Systems, or Software Engineering.
Certifications: Cisco Meraki CMNO or CMSS and or Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, or equivalent.
Legal Industry Experience: Familiarity with IT requirements in a law firm or professional services environment.
SD-WAN Expertise: Experience with specific SD-WAN platforms (e.g., Cisco Viptela, VMware VeloCloud, Fortinet).
DevOps Knowledge: Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates or Terraform, and Azure DevOps.
Project Management: Ability to contribute to IT projects, such as network upgrades or cloud migrations.
Work Environment
Location: On-site at one of our office locations (Oklahoma City or Tulsa) with occasional remote work (cloud and virtualized environment support) for a law firm with 200+ employees.
Collaboration Tools: Use of Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, SAAS Ticketing system and other cloud-based tools for team communication and project management.
Schedule: Full-time, with occasional after-hours support for critical incidents or planned maintenance in a stable, steady-state environment. On-call rotation for after-hours and weekend support is also required.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a respected law firm leveraging reliable network and cloud technologies to support legal professionals.
Work in a stable, hybrid environment with opportunities to maintain and enhance modern IT solutions.
Collaborate with a supportive IT team dedicated to consistency and professional growth.
Participate in critical IT projects to implement new technologies, increase efficiency, and contribute to the firm's and its clients' success.
Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and certification.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be sent to Matt Steel [email protected]. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workplace.
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