IT Infrastructure Engineer
IT Infrastructure Engineer
New York City
Outbrain is seeking a talented IT Infrastructure Engineer, who loves technology and troubleshooting complex problems in a challenging environment, to work in the Information Technology team at our New York City office. The Infrastructure Engineer is part of a highly visible IT team delivering complex enterprise solutions to a global organization.
Primary responsibilities:
Manage and monitor core IT systems and infrastructure
Install, configure, test, and maintain Outbrain’s Data Centers, IT systems, software and system management tools
Architect and maintain global firewall and network infrastructure, cooperating with local IT site managers
Lead network-related IT projects globally
Review systems implemented by other members of the team to ensure proper standards
Provide triage support for infrastructure related issues
Technical Requirements
8+ Years experience as a system administrator, network administrator, with experience in Linux, Macintosh, and Windows systems (in that order)
Strong understanding of all areas in an IT environment
Experience managing cloud infrastructure is a MUST
Advanced Understanding of network technologies, routing, firewalls, and VPN from vendors such as Juniper, Fortigate, Cisco, Brocade, Force10, etc.
Proven experience in leading IT projects
Experience with authentication technologies, e.g. 2-factor authentication, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, 802.1x, NAC Systems, etc.
Understanding of common services (web, mail), protocols (SSH, DNS, IPSEC), and architecture (enterprise and cloud)
Basic scripting/developing skills
Work Experience Requirements
Excellent organization skills with the ability to work on multiple projects and/or assignments simultaneously
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and fix security risks
Ability to work under pressure with multi projects at the same time
Ability to pick up new technologies quickly and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with others, which could include levels of management and external vendors
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to find successful resolutions for complex issues, escalating when necessary
Good presentation skills
A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or other related discipline is required
8 years of relevant experience is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree
About Outbrain:
Outbrain is the brains—and technology—behind those recommendations that can be seen throughout online articles, helping people digitally discover the content most interesting to them. Headquartered in New York City, with a global presence across 16 offices, Outbrain was founded to narrate the web. Top publishers—including CNN, Condé Nast, and Time—utilize Outbrain's technology to redefine their digital landscapes, while top marketers utilize the platform to interact with untapped audiences. Outbrain currently serves more than 308 billion monthly recommendations to readers, and is paving the way in native advertising innovations.
The brainy culture that ignites the halls of Outbrain has even been industry-recognized and awarded ‘Best Tech Work Culture’ in 2018 by Tech In Motion.
Interested in discovering what’s next for your career at Outbrain?