IT Infrastructure Engineer

The IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining the foundational systems and technologies that support the organization’s IT environment. This includes managing physical and virtual systems, networks, storage, and cloud services. The role ensures that infrastructure is secure, scalable, and efficient, and supports both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Rush Enterprises, Inc. opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are a part of the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships in North America representing truck and trailer manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain the infrastructure architecture to support the organization's applications, systems, and services.
• Manage and monitor servers, networks, storage, security systems, and cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain automated infrastructure deployment, configuration, and management tools.
• Develop and maintain documentation of infrastructure systems, processes, and procedures.
• Develop and participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and tests.
• Research and evaluate new infrastructure technologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and work collaboratively with other teams to resolve them.

Benefits:

• We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, system administration, or a related field.
• Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, or VMware Certified Professional (VCP) are highly desirable.
• Consideration is given to relevant experience and related certification.
• Must possess a current and valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.

Other skills and abilities required

• Ability to escalate with vendors.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure the infrastructure is scalable, secure, and highly available.
• Ability to apply patches, updates, and upgrades to infrastructure systems as required.
• Knowledge of configuring and monitoring firewalls, routers, switches, and other network devices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and services (DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP).
• Proficient in automation and scripting.
• Knowledgeable with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Familiarity with best practices for security standards, firewalls, VPNs, and disaster recovery.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

*This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.*