Infrastructure Engineer

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Administer, develop, and support compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure platforms and services .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering and developing compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on data management and recovery strategies. Proven ability to lead large-scale deployment projects and implement security policies in complex environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Infrastructure AdministrationCommvault Data ManagementBackup Hardware ManagementLinux and Windows EnvironmentsSecurity Policy Implementation

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure DevelopmentProject ManagementData Management SolutionsArchitecture PlanningTechnology RoadmapsCommCell Virtual Server AgentsTape Library ConfigurationCloud Storage ManagementSAN Device MaintenanceTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipProblem-SolvingCommunicationMulti-Project Management

Tools & Technologies

CommvaultQuantum Tape LibrariesVMwarePublic Cloud PlatformsMediaAgents

Industry Keywords

Infrastructure EngineeringSystems AdministrationMicro-SegmentationZero-Trust PracticesEnterprise Data Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer, develop, and support compute, storage, and private cloud infrastructure platforms and services
Drive strategy for scalable, secure infrastructure, enterprise data management, and recovery
Develop and implement infrastructure and computing solutions, architecture plans, technology roadmaps, and project plans
Collaborate with Technology Solutions & Services and Enterprise Infrastructure teams
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Serve as the primary administrator for the Commvault data management platform
Ensure the health and performance of the CommServe server and associated MediaAgents
Configure and maintain Quantum tape libraries, cloud storage targets, and SAN devices
Deploy and manage CommCell Virtual Server Agents for backup and recovery across VMware and public cloud platforms
Evaluate new technologies and recommend enhancements to improve infrastructure efficiency and resource utilization
Maintain detailed systems infrastructure documentation for support personnel, developers, and users

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of related experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or Systems Administrator role
Proven ability to manage and troubleshoot physical backup hardware, including tape libraries and Fibre Channel fabrics
Ability to identify solutions within complex, disparate Linux and Windows environments
Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale deployment projects
Experience implementing security policies such as micro-segmentation and zero-trust practices
Applicants should attach a resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format
Additional related experience may substitute for the education requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis
Additional related education may substitute for the experience requirement on an equivalent year-for-year basis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time, benefits-eligible position
Hybrid work arrangement combining in-office and remote work
Rice University benefits (details linked in posting)
Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities