Infrastructure Services Engineer

Overview:

If you’re looking for a high-energy, inclusive atmosphere and a company that understands the importance of work/life balance, Commonwealth is your match! From generous bonus and 401(k) programs to tuition reimbursement and flexible work schedules, Commonwealth is focused on helping its employees thrive in an environment suited to their needs. On top of all that, the technology department offers a hybrid work schedule, so you’ll be able to work from home for part of the week!

We’re looking for an infrastructure services engineer to join our ranks. An infrastructure services engineer will provide reliable and flexible support to all components of Commonwealth’s infrastructure, including systems, networking, data center operations, cloud infrastructure, telecom, and others. This role will be dedicated to maintenance and management of these systems, as well as responding to all alerts to ensure maximum reliability.

Key Responsibilities 

• Performing regular changes to a wide variety of infrastructure components
• Administer and oversee all deployed systems and infrastructure
• Perform regular maintenance on all infrastructure systems, such as Server OS, VMWare, etc.
• Respond to system alerts generated during and after business hours
• Troubleshoot issues that arise on infrastructure components, and work closely with other Technology team to resolve ongoing problems
• Perform problem resolution, root cause analysis, and implement projects to reduce future issues
• Implement automation and scripting to reduce manual tasks
• Document systems and configurations for ease of support for other members of the team
• Be part of a 24x7 support team with on-call rotation

Core Strengths and Skills 

• 3+ years’ experience with a variety of infrastructure tools (VMWare, Cisco, Windows Server OS, etc.)
• Experience with public cloud providers (AWS, Azure) and associated infrastructure management a plus
• Knowledge of networking protocols and technologies (DNS, DHCP, SNMP, TCP/IP)
• Solid knowledge of and previous experience using scripting technologies (PowerShell or Python)
• Thorough understanding of managing servers in large corporate settings, covering security protocols, compliance with policies, and handling exceptions or changes
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work well as part of a large team
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve production issues while making sensible decisions in times of stress

Have we piqued your curiosity? Can you see yourself thriving in this opportunity? 

Picture Yourself Here  

At Commonwealth, we believe in a better world. We hold ourselves and each other to higher standards. We take care of one another. That’s why we invest in you—we encourage employee growth both in your career and education; we are building out a robust diversity, equity, and inclusion program; we offer incredible healthcare benefits; and we find plenty of occasions to celebrate. What’s not to love? 

We are always striving to be better, and we are looking for employees who share that same mindset. Better people, better coworkers, better leaders, better creators. Bring your best work and your full self to the table, and we will do the same. Together, we can build a better future for our advisors, their clients, our company, and you. 

About Commonwealth  

Commonwealth Financial Network, Member FINRA/SIPC, a Registered Investment Adviser, provides a suite of business solutions that empowers more than 2,000 independent financial advisors nationwide. Privately held since 1979, the firm has headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts, and San Diego, California.  

Turning our advisors into raving fans starts by doing the same for our employees. We foster an environment of excellence, growth, rewards, and fun in equal measure, which has earned us 44 Best Place to Work awards.   

The Fine Print  

We care about your online safety as a prospective employee and encourage you to exercise caution when responding to job postings online. Commonwealth will never ask potential hiring candidates to pay or transfer funds as a precondition of interviews or employment, nor will we authorize recruiters or agents to do so on our behalf.  

Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer, making intentional efforts to source talent from all backgrounds.