IT Infrastructure Engineer​/Administrator

IT Infrastructure Engineer/Administrator

Boston, MA

Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: IT Admin

Industry: Financial Services

Onsite in Boston, MA. Seaport Area of Boston, 5 days a week onsite for the first few months, flexible for 3-4 days onsite after that.

Interview: virtual, then onsite.

Contract to hire role.

Our client seeks a senior IT Infrastructure Engineer/Administrator to support secure, reliable Microsoft-centric infrastructure across on-premises and Azure environments. The role will support escalations, advance automation and modernization, and ensure strong security controls and documentation in a collaborative setting. All with a white-glove attitude.

This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a W2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $85.00/hr w2

• Drive innovation and lead adoption of new technologies to improve site reliability, user experience, and technology management.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices, including patching, role-based access control, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory adherence.
• Troubleshoot system issues and provide Tier 1-3 support across cloud and on-prem environments, perform root cause analysis, and elevate when necessary. Some off‑hours support required.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to evaluate, test, and implement new infrastructure technologies and services.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement in technology operations.
• Create and maintain infrastructure documentation including system configurations, network diagrams, runbooks, and disaster recovery plans.
• Contribute hands‑on across multiple initiatives as part of a small and growing firm.
• Work onsite in the Boston office 5 days onsite for the first few months then flexible to 3 to 4 days per week.

• 5+ years as an IT Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, or similar role. Financial services and asset management experience preferred but not required.
• Strong background in infrastructure operations and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing enterprise VPN and remote access technologies for secure connectivity.
• Experience with cybersecurity and endpoint protection tools.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain Microsoft-based infrastructure solutions.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 including Exchange, Entra , and Intune.
• Experience with system and performance monitoring for on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience automating routine infrastructure tasks using Power Shell and other scripting tools.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft 365 Administrator or Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus (preferred).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Microsoft 365 Administrator or Microsoft Azure certifications (preferred).

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, 781‑808‑2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.

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