Dimensional Fund Advisors

Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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Job Description:
About Dimensional:
Dimensional was built around a set of ideas bigger than the firm itself. With a confidence in markets, deep connections to the academic community, and a focus on implementation, we go where the science leads, and continue to pursue new insights, both large and small, that can benefit our clients.
The Technology Department at Dimensional leverages the rapidly evolving state of the art to engineer the platforms that power the innovative, research-driven financial and technical products to improve our client’s financial lives. As a member of the Infrastructure Platform Team you will be a hands-on engineer for the core services utilized by every employee at Dimensional to communicate, coordinate, plan, and automate securely and reliably.
You may be a fit for this role if you:
Are open-minded, curious, and resourceful 

Are passionate about/stay current with modern technologies  

Solve problems systematically and transparently 

Share ideas, solicit/integrate feedback, design and solve collaboratively 

Take a software engineering approach and demonstrate automation and security mindsets 

What you might work on:
As a successful Infrastructure Engineer you will be analytical, detail oriented, focus on engineering and automation, and possess the capability to multi-task and problem solve. Additionally, you must be highly skilled in working with business users, external parties, and cross functional technology groups (Information Security, Network, Application Development, Service Desk, etc.). You will work on architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing Windows, Citrix, AWS, and Azure environments. Implementations within these areas will take a software engineering approach and emphasize automation, zero-configuration, and zero-trust. In addition, you will hand-off operational tasks involved with Windows, Citrix and Cloud Services to Dimensional’s Infrastructure Operations team.
Support, engineer, and administer large-scale on-premise and multi-cloud (hybrid) infrastructure, including identity and access management (IAM) systems.

Develop and streamline processes using tools such as PowerShell, Bash, and/or Python to support automation and administration of Windows/Azure technologies including Security/Compliance tools.

Align security, privacy, and operational requirements with practical, implementable engineering controls

Collaborate with the Cybersecurity team to drive security initiatives in the hybrid infrastructure environment including threat management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP).

Ensure appropriate systems monitoring, alerting and reporting is implemented and supported globally including uptime, performance, capacity, and utilization/show back.

Drive the adoption and implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaS) approaches and tools through advocacy, example, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will thrive in an environment with significant autonomy to design and solve problems by leveraging their awareness of the state of the art and adhering to security and software standards and best practices.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience.)

5+ years Microsoft Windows experience encompassing requirements development, systems design and analysis, systems integration, and product verification and validation.

5+ years’ experience adopting Azure/AWS cloud methodologies including implementing, supporting and evolving enterprise scale identity management, hybrid environments, and automation solutions.

Demonstrated expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches and solutions.

Hands-on experience with Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x / DAAS / Gateway / NetScaler

Demonstrated proficiency with DevOps principles and automation/scripting tools including Python, PowerShell, Azure CLI, Terraform, and ARM templates.

Hands-on experience in Active Directory, DNS, networking, virtualization, and containerization technologies.

Comprehensive knowledge of Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktop 7.x / DAAS / Gateway / NetScaler and for provisioning MCS.

Hands-on experience with Entra (Azure AD), Azure/AWS Networking, Azure/AWS Cloud Security, and other Azure/AWS services

Experience with planning, design, deployment, configuration, and optimization of data loss prevention (DLP) and other security capabilities.

Experienced in designing and implementing highly resilient and reliable solutions within complex hybrid environments.

Experience in customer-facing roles with demonstrated capability in clearly presenting thoughts and ideas to audiences of various size, seniority, and technical knowledge level.

Preferred Competencies:
Certification in one or more of the following

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator

AWS Solutions Architect

AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer

ITIL or other relevant certifications

Dimensional offers a variety of programs to help take care of you, your family, and your career, including comprehensive benefits, educational initiatives, and special celebrations of our history, culture, and growth.
It is the policy of the Company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. The Company recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, creed, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), caregiver status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, military or veteran status or service, unemployment status, citizenship status or alienage, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a victim of stalking, status as a victim of sex offenses, genetic information, political activities or recreational activities, arrest or conviction record, salary history, natural hairstyle or any other status protected by applicable law except as otherwise required or permitted by law or regulation applicable to the Company or its affiliates.
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