Senior Infrastructure Consultant

Senior Infrastructure Consultant

 Riverwoods, IL

  Contract - $40-$50/hr

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Consultant to join a small, collaborative IT team and take ownership of critical infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This individual will play a key role in driving projects forward, executing upgrades, and supporting a modern hybrid IT environment.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong hands-on approach and proven execution skills, capable of driving infrastructure enhancements across multiple sites through a combination of project leadership and day-to-day operational expertise.

This role requires up to 25% travel nationwide and hybrid working schedule (3 days in office)

Key Responsibilities

• Own and lead infrastructure projects from design through deployment
• Drive modernization efforts across cloud and on-prem environments
• Support infrastructure upgrades across multiple business locations
• Partner with internal IT staff to deliver scalable, secure solutions
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support when needed
• Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices across systems
• Ensure infrastructure aligns with security and compliance expectations
• Coordinate with vendors and service providers as required

Required Technical Qualifications

• Experience designing and supporting Microsoft Azure environments
• Expertise in Azure services such as: Virtual Machines (VMs), Azure Virtual Network (VNet), Storage Accounts, Azure Backup & Recovery, Azure Active Directory / Entra ID, Hybrid cloud integration)
• Exposure to automation/scripting (PowerShell)
• Windows Server administration
• Microsoft 365 administration (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams)
• Identity and access management support
• Hands-on expertise with Cisco Meraki networking solutions, including: Meraki MX security appliances, Switching and wireless deployments, Network segmentation and VLAN configuration, Site-to-site VPNs and remote connectivity
• Strong understanding of enterprise Routing, switching, DNS, DHCP and WAN connectivity and multi-site environments
• Proven ability to independently manage and deliver infrastructure projects including
• Office/site technology upgrades, Network refresh initiatives, Cloud migrations, Security enhancements
• Experience working in lean IT teams where flexibility is required
• Working knowledge of infrastructure security concepts, including: Firewall configuration and access controls, Endpoint and network security best practices, Identity protection and MFA, Disaster recovery and business continuity planning

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience supporting multi-location organizations
• Familiarity with ITIL or structured support frameworks
• Experience with monitoring and management tools
• Prior consulting experience delivering infrastructure improvements

MMD Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.