From smartphones to solar panels, innovative technology is needed to create the devices we use every day. Silfex’s silicon components help make that technology a reality.

At Silfex, we are the leading provider of precision silicon components used to make and operate semiconductor tools, which enable the trillion-dollar global electronics industry. Our company’s products are integral to the semiconductor equipment and optical markets. The outstanding team at Silfex makes that possible – through our people, we help connect the world.

The successful candidate for this position will become eligible for a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits; to learn more about the benefits Silfex offers for this position check out:

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Join our team and help us connect the world and support the technology of the future!

Essential Function:

We are seeking a seasoned Lead IT Systems Engineer (Hybrid - Cloud & On-Prem) to lead the design, implementation, and management of infrastructure that spans both Azure cloud and on-prem environments. This role requires equal depth in cloud-native engineering and traditional on-prem systems, with a focus on building, integrating, and modernizing hybrid infrastructure, including Microsoft hosts, servers and services that support mission-critical operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation:
- Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable infrastructure in Azure Cloud.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment using tools like Ansible and Terraform.
- Participate in developing hybrid cloud architectures that bridge legacy systems with Azure-hosted services.
Monitoring & Performance Optimization:
- Develop monitoring solutions (e.g., LogicMonitor and Azure Monitor) to track system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize infrastructure for uptime and efficiency.
- Ensure visibility and performance metrics across both cloud and on-prem environments.
Security & Compliance:
- Collaborate with security teams to enforce best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensure compliance and best practices are maintained for both cloud and on-prem environments, especially regarding data residency and audit controls.
Incident Response & Troubleshooting:
- Respond to infrastructure incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain system reliability and minimize downtime.
- Troubleshoot issues across hybrid environments, identifying root causes in both cloud and physical infrastructure layers.
Technology Leadership:
- Serve as a technical lead for infrastructure initiatives, guiding architecture decisions and mentoring other team members.
- Champion best practices in Azure, hybrid infrastructure design and DevOps automation across the IT organization.
Other Responsibilities:
- Maintain and support key legacy infrastructure components that remain critical to business operations.
- Evaluate on-prem system performance, patch compliance, and capacity to ensure continued reliability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize workloads for cloud migration while retaining essential services on-prem.
- Support cloud readiness assessments and help shape the hybrid roadmap.
- Participate in weekly On Call rotation for off hours support.

Culture:

Display a positive attitude and strong work ethic that reflects the Mission and Core Values of Silfex.
Create and maintain a culture where workplace safety is part of everything we do. Provide the safest possible workplace to our employees by modeling and following all company safety policies, reporting any incidents or unsafe conditions immediately to Silfex management. Wear all PPE as required by work area or job function.
Communication – Begin with the end in mind – Communicate boldly as well as effectively with empathy and respect to inspire teamwork and collaboration vertically and horizontally within Silfex.
Assist in applying lean manufacturing concepts and 5S. Demonstrate ownership of continuous improvement ideas and activities. Maintain organization and cleanliness, housekeeping and 5S within work area. Maintain these areas to the highest degree possible while responsibly escalating any maintenance issues.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 12 years of experience in IT infrastructure administration, with a focus on Azure Cloud; or 8 years of relevant experience and a Master’s degree in a related field.
In lieu of degree, 14+ years of relevant experience in IT infrastructure administration, with a focus on Azure and DevOps practices, and Microsoft-based on-premises servers and hosts.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation and infrastructure management.
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
Solid understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies in a hybrid environment.
Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) or Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) is advantageous.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong customer-centric mindset.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert) are preferred.
Required to work onsite 3 days per week in Springfield, Ohio and/or Eaton, Ohio

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The employee regularly is required to lift up to 15 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

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