Infrastructure Engineer – AWS & SQL (Hybrid – Bedford, TX)

Infrastructure Engineer – AWS & SQL (Hybrid – Bedford, TX)

Location :  Bedford, TX (Near Hwy 183) – Hybrid / In-Person Required

Employment Type :  Full-Time W2

Salary Range :  $105,000 – $135,000 (Based on experience)

Benefits :  Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO (via JustWorks)

About Us

We are a small, high-performance IT consulting firm serving business clients in the Dallas / Fort Worth area.

We are not a traditional MSP.

We do not resell hardware or subscriptions.

We bill for expertise and outcomes.

Our clients rely on us to solve complex infrastructure problems, advocate with vendors, and bring clarity to technically difficult situations.

We are hiring an  Infrastructure Engineer  with strong AWS and SQL Server expertise to join our team.

This Role Is For Someone Who :

Is strong in AWS infrastructure (not just basic EC2 clicks)

• Understands SQL Server administration in production environments
• Can troubleshoot networking and firewall issues
• Is comfortable working directly with business stakeholders
• Takes ownership and communicates clearly
• Knows when to say “I don't know — I'll find out”

Core Technical Requirements

Required (Must Be Strong)

AWS EC2 administration

AWS VPC & site-to-site VPN configuration

AWS IAM & identity architecture

SQL Server administration (backup strategy, performance, maintenance)

Windows Server & Active Directory

PowerShell scripting

Server administration (patching, backups, virtualization)

Firewall configuration & troubleshooting

Advanced networking concepts (VLANs, routing, IPsec)

Strongly Preferred

AWS S3 lifecycle & security configuration

Hypervisor administration

Experience working in consulting environments

Experience coordinating with vendors

What You'll Actually Do

Design, troubleshoot, and improve AWS infrastructure

Support and maintain SQL Server environments

Manage hybrid on-prem / cloud networks

Work directly with clients to diagnose root causes

Push vendors when they attempt to deflect responsibility

Document clearly and communicate expectations

Balance technical thoroughness with billable efficiency

Our Culture & Expectations

We value :

Honesty

Integrity

Strong work ethic

Reliability

Empathy for client users

Accountability

Clear communication

Professional maturity

We do not value :

Overpromising

Bluffing technical knowledge

Ego-driven consulting

Compensation & Benefits

$105,000 – $135,000 salary (DOE)

W2 employment

Health / Dental / Vision

401(k)

PTO

Small, stable team environment

Direct exposure to real decision-making

Work Environment

Hybrid – must be willing to work in person in Bedford, TX and at client sites

This is not a fully remote role

Local candidates strongly preferred

Who Should Apply

Apply if you :

Are confident in AWS + SQL

Prefer depth over ticket churn

Want autonomy without chaos

Value doing things the right way

Are comfortable being accountable for real infrastructure