Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer

Manager, IT Security & Operations

The Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Engineer ensures the stability, security, and high performance of Lake Michigan Colleges enterprise IT environment. This role manages VMware clusters, Veeam backups, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, File and Application servers, and SQL Server systems while leading key cybersecurity efforts, including vulnerability assessments, security controls, and incident response. The position requires strong expertise in PowerShell automation, SIEM monitoring, and enterprise file management, alongside proactive system monitoring, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and cross-functional project leadership. Clear communication and analytical skills are essential for translating technical challenges into effective business solutions and ensuring compliance with data privacy standards. By maintaining 99.9% system availability and robust disaster recovery capabilities, the Systems Engineer supports the colleges mission and keeps critical academic and administrative operations running reliably. This is NOT a fully remote position.

Infrastructure Strategy & Planning

System Acquisition & Deployment

Core System Operations & Management

Containerization, CI/CD, and Orchestration

Security & Compliance Leadership

Backup, Recovery & Business Continuity

Automation & Process Improvement

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned

Two-year degree or college diploma in computer science or related field, or three years of equivalent experience supporting enterprise-level server virtualization, Microsoft 365, backup systems, and infrastructure security required.

Comprehensive understanding of hypervisor technology is required; preferably VMware

Solid grasp of backup methodologies, retention policies, and disaster recovery orchestration using enterprise tools like Veeam is required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365 tenant Administration and Microsoft 365 Security administration is required.

Foundational knowledge of SIEM log correlation, vulnerability management, and the application of security patches across Windows and Linux environments.

Proficiency in scripting logic, specifically using PowerShell, to automate routine administrative tasks and generate system reports.

Understanding of data privacy practices and applicable laws.

Preferred Professional Certifications or Relevant Experience:

Additional Skills:

Be a part of the Red Hawk family and apply today! Benefits start on first day of hire! Extensive paid time off (including Spring Break), College fully pays the in-network health insurance deductible, minimum of 10% employer retirement contribution per payroll, and much more!

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Official transcripts required upon hire.

Monday through Thursday summer work hours apply to this position.

Information on our standard hiring process: Lake Michigan College will accept applications on this position for at least 14 days. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications as received. Once the search committee has determined which applicants they would like to interview, those applicants will be contacted. If this process extends beyond 21 days, a communication of the delay will be made to all applicants for the position. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@lakemichigancollege.edu.