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Ascending Online is an Australian-based brand comprised of an innovative and diverse team of professionals who believe in the transformative power of knowledge. Founded in 2009, Ascending Online has been helping clients enhance their organizations' business outcomes and learner experiences through their cutting-edge learning intelligence platform and range of services. With a team of learning and business consultants, developers, IT and AV professionals, designers, and marketers, Ascending Online is dedicated to engaging learners and supporting learning administrators. They offer a comprehensive platform that keeps learners engaged and provides valuable insights to administrators. The brand was originally established by Dr. Pramodh Nathaniel, a former doctor and senior healthcare executive, who witnessed firsthand the impact of access to quality medical care. Driven by a desire to make a difference globally, he envisioned an ethical means of educating healthcare professionals and expanded his vision to encompass all industries. Ascending Online, formerly known as Matrix Health, now serves a wide range of clients with their online education ecosystem. Contact Ascending Online to discover how their expertise can benefit your organization.

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ASCENDING values diversity and has an open mind for talented professionals. The company is committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience. ASCENDING offers mentorship opportunities to develop and leverage essential domain knowledge in AWS cloud computing, software development, and business development with guidance from experienced mentors. The company provides opportunities to build versatile skills across software engineering, big data, DevOps, front-end, full-stack, testing, automation, and more in an atmosphere of innovative solutions.

## Azure Infrastructure Engineer

Remote (EST Preferred)

6-month contract (potential to extend)

**Overview**

We are seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Engineer to design, implement, and support enterprise infrastructure across Azure cloud and hybrid on-prem environments. This role is infrastructure-first, with responsibility for Azure networking, compute, identity, and security, while also supporting Microsoft 365 and email platforms within the broader ecosystem.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience across Azure infrastructure, hybrid identity, and enterprise systems engineering, with the ability to own environments end-to-end and operate as a technical SME.

**Key Responsibilities**

Azure Infrastructure & Cloud Engineering

- Design, implement, and manage Azure infrastructure environments, including Virtual Machines, storage, and resource configurations
- Configure and maintain Azure networking (VNets, subnets, NSGs, peering, VPN connectivity, load balancing)
- Support and optimize hybrid infrastructure across Azure and on-prem (Windows Server, VMware)
- Implement and manage Azure monitoring and logging (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, alerting)
- Ensure performance, availability, and scalability of cloud infrastructure

Identity & Access Management (Core Focus)

- Administer and manage Entra ID (Azure AD) including hybrid identity (AD Connect)
- Configure and enforce Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC, and Zero Trust policies
- Support and implement SSO integrations using SAML and OAuth across enterprise applications
- Manage identity lifecycle, access governance, and directory services

Messaging & Collaboration (Secondary Responsibility)

- Support Exchange Online and hybrid Exchange environments
- Manage email security platforms (Proofpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, etc.)
- Maintain mail flow, transport rules, and email authentication protocols (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Assist with migrations and optimization of Microsoft 365 services

Security, Automation & Operations

- Collaborate with security teams to support cloud security posture, threat detection, and incident response
- Utilize tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview for monitoring and compliance
- Automate infrastructure and administrative tasks using PowerShell and/or Azure CLI
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex infrastructure and cloud issues

**Required Qualifications**

- 7+ years of experience in Systems Engineering / Infrastructure Engineering roles
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure infrastructure (VMs, networking, storage)
- Experience managing hybrid environments (on-prem + Azure)
- Solid experience with Active Directory and Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Experience with Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, VPN, peering)
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation
- Experience with Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 environments
- Familiarity with email security concepts and tools (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-phishing)
- Strong troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, cloud, and identity systems

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep)
- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Purview
- Knowledge of VMware or other virtualization platforms
- Experience with Proofpoint or similar secure email gateways
- Azure certifications (AZ-104, AZ-305, etc.) or Microsoft certifications

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Seeking a Senior Azure Infrastructure Engineer for a 6-month remote contract to design and support Azure infrastructure and hybrid environments.

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ASCENDING values mentorship, helping professionals develop and leverage essential domain knowledge with guidance from experienced mentors in AWS cloud computing, software development, and business development. The company emphasizes building versatile skills across software engineering, big data, DevOps, front-end, full-stack, testing, automation, and more through an atmosphere of innovative solutions. ASCENDING is committed to diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience.

**Senior Engineer – Networking & Server Infrastructure**

**Remote within Chicago, IL**

**4-month contract**

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineer with deep expertise in networking, server infrastructure, and virtualization technologies to support a critical 4-month project. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with VMware and Hyper-V environments, as well as extensive knowledge of Cisco and Palo Alto Networks solutions, including firewalls and advanced security appliances. This role is fully remote and open to candidates located within the United States.

**Responsibilities:**

*   Design, deploy, configure, and troubleshoot networking and server infrastructure across multi-vendor environments.
*   Manage and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), including VM provisioning, performance tuning, and upgrades.
*   Install, configure, and support Cisco network devices (switches, routers, firewalls) and Palo Alto firewalls/security appliances.
*   Analyze and resolve complex network, server, and virtualization performance issues.
*   Implement network security best practices, firewall rules, VPNs, and segmentation strategies.
*   Work closely with cross-functional IT teams to deliver infrastructure solutions and support project goals.
*   Create and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures.
*   Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and contribute to proactive infrastructure improvements.

**Requirements:**

*   7+ years of experience in networking and server engineering roles.
*   Advanced expertise in VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments.
*   Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routers, switches, firewalls).
*   Deep working knowledge of Palo Alto Networks firewalls and security products.
*   Solid understanding of network security, VLANs, VPN, and routing protocols.
*   Familiarity with Windows and Linux server administration.
*   Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues in enterprise environments.
*   Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative setting.
*   Relevant certifications (CCNP, PCNSE, VCP, or similar) are a strong plus.

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