Verndale is a digital experience agency dedicated to driving growth by helping businesses create meaningful human connections in an increasingly digital world. With offices in Boston, Montreal, Los Angeles, Quito, and hubs across the Americas, we partner with marketing and technology leaders to deliver personalized web, mobile, and ecommerce solutions that elevate customer experiences. 

At Verndale, we thrive on collaboration and innovation, offering a full range of services that span strategy, design, development, personalization, SEO, analytics, and digital advertising. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, striving to create a climate of respect essential for both individual and company success.

If you're ready to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making an impact and driving growth, we invite you to explore a career at Verndale. 

About the role

At Verndale the Infrastructure team is responsible for the technology, security, software and hardware used by all employees. The senior infrastructure engineer will be an integral part of this critical and highly visible team tasked with empowering all employees to perform their jobs in the most efficient and secure way possible. As senior infrastructure engineer, you will also support Verndale's clients, Azure hosting environments, as well as Verndale's 24x7 help desk acting as an escalation point. The qualified candidate must be able to work with limited supervision and participate in on-call rotations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct projects/initiatives from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot corporate environments and applications to support employees as well as clients.
• Collaborate with engineering, leadership, and cross-functional team members to meet business goals.
• Update and maintain internal process documentation.
• Provide technical support, training, and mentorship for colleagues.
• Respond to incoming requests within agreed-upon levels in customer service level agreements.
• Identify and organize support tickets and internal initiatives according to priority.
• Participate in on-call rotation and ensure uptime of services based on application SLAs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, IT support, or related technical environments.
• Strong experience managing cloud environments, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Strong experience with Enterprise Identity and Access Management, including Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, and Active Directory.
• Experience administering Windows 10/11, Windows Server, macOS, and Linux environments.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, Outlook, and Office applications.
• Experience managing Atlassian platforms, including Jira and Confluence.
• Advanced knowledge of computer setup, technical support, networking, and troubleshooting principles.
• Experience with enterprise networking technologies and configurations, including LAN, WAN, and VPN.
• Experience with infrastructure and application monitoring tools.
• Experience with MDM platforms, such as Microsoft Intune and Jamf.
• Experience with endpoint security solutions, including Sophos and Microsoft Defender.
• Experience with vulnerability management and web application scanning tools, such as Tenable.
• Experience with computer imaging and deployment solutions, including SmartDeploy and Windows Autopilot.
• Experience with collaboration and communication platforms, including Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of information security principles and industry best practices.
• Experience in project management, budgeting, and cost management.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple competing tasks.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments.

Ten Great Reasons to Work at Verndale

1. We are a rapidly growing company that is just as scrappy and entrepreneurial today as when we were founded in 1998.
2. We are relentlessly curious and enthusiastically solve our clients’ complex business problems through technology, data, and design.
3. We foster a culture that enables every person in the organization to do the best work of their career.
4. We offer regular training and professional development to move careers forward.
5. Client and employee satisfaction are our two most important business metrics.
6. We celebrate and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.
7. We offer generous paid company holidays, vacation, and paid sick time to every employee starting on day one.
8. We offer top-of-the-line Health Insurance, plus monthly perks customized to meet individual employees’ needs. 
9. We support a healthy work/life balance.
10. We are fully remote enabled and embrace the evolving definition of the workplace

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with applicable law, the salary range is Verndale's reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to salary, Verndale also offers a competitive benefits package.

Verndale is proud of the fun, diverse, and respectful company environment we enjoy on a daily basis. Competitive compensation and comprehensive coverage for medical, dental, life, disability and an RRSP savings plan are offered to all salaried, full-time employees. Ample company paid holidays and personal time off make having a work-life balance possible. For some roles, remote work is a definite possibility; we believe in hiring the best and keeping our own happy and motivated.

Verndale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.