IT Infrastructure Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION Leading The Way (LTW) is a Christian media ministry committed to the proclamation of the whole counsel of God. Uniquely equipped to reach a global audience through its offices in the USA, Canada, Australia and England, we use today’s technology to connect individuals with sound Biblical teaching – whether here at home or in closed countries and remote regions. Now celebrating over 35 years of ministry, Leading The Way's television, radio, and digital programs are broadcast in 28 languages to audiences across six continents. The ministry also operates an Arabic satellite television channel that broadcasts into the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Australia; distributes solar-powered Navigators containing the New Testament and Biblical teaching into remote regions; employs Field Teams for on-the-ground evangelism and discipleship; mobilizes Christians in prayer through the AWAKE America prayer campaign and city-wide rallies; and hosts international Evangelistic Celebrations in strategic cities across the globe. Dr. Youssef passionately proclaims uncompromising Truth and leads the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ. JOB DESCRIPTION The IT Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for the design, stability, and security of the organization’s IT environment. This includes managing servers, cloud platforms, identity systems, and core infrastructure that supports global operations. This role ensures systems are reliable, secure, and scalable to meet current and future needs. Key responsibilities of the IT Infrastructure Engineer include but are not limited to: Manage and maintain server infrastructure (physical and virtual environments)Administer cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, or similar) and hybrid environmentsOversee identity and access management (Active Directory, Entra ID, SSO, MFA)Ensure system security, patching, and vulnerability management across all environmentsMonitor system performance, uptime, and capacity; proactively address risksManage backup and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and availabilitySupport network infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, and connectivity across locationsLead infrastructure-related projects (migrations, upgrades, implementations)Collaborate with vendors and external partners for infrastructure and security servicesDevelop and maintain technical documentation and system architecture diagramsProvide escalation support for complex technical issues from Help Desk Key Competencies Strategic thinking with strong technical depthProactive risk identification and mitigationOwnership and accountability for systems stabilityAbility to work independently while supporting a broader teamClear documentation and communication skills Success In This Role Looks Like Systems are stable, secure, and consistently availableRisks are addressed before they become problemsInfrastructure supports global operations without disruptionLeadership has confidence in IT resilience and scalability QUALIFICATIONS 5–8 years of experience in systems administration or infrastructure engineeringStrong experience with virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud)Solid understanding of networking, security principles, and best practicesExperience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planningFamiliarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Bash, or similar) preferred Desired Characteristics of Applicants When LTW reviews applicants for an open position, we look for certain characteristics we believe are important to maximizing the ministry of LTW and fully utilizing the spiritual gifts and talents as individuals. Christian. We believe that to contribute to our mission it is essential that a person maintain a vibrant Christian faith.Called. Work at LTW is not just another job; it is the work of God and an employee should sense the call of God on his or her life work within the ministry.Competent. In addition to being a Christian and having a sense of calling, a person must be fully competent to perform all the duties of the position.Committed. Because of LTW’s high standards and its belief in good stewardship, it is essential that all employees manifest a high level of commitment to their job responsibilities and the ministry as a whole. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Compensation at Leading The Way includes: SalaryMedical, dental, and vision insuranceGroup term life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceAfter one year, eligibility to participate in 403(b) retirement plan—currently LTW contributes 9% of salary to plan and matches a portion of employee contributionsVacation, holiday, personal, and sick pay Leading The Way’s employees come from a broad range of church backgrounds. Nevertheless, employees are expected to be a member in good standing of a church whose doctrinal convictions and statement of faith are not in conflict with LTW’s. To make sure everyone understands our theological foundations, we require that all employees subscribe to LTW’s Statement of Faith, avoid public statements conflicting with the Statement of Faith, and seek to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the beliefs set forth in the Statement of Faith. Leading The Way is both an equal-opportunity employer and a Christian, nonprofit, religious organization. We conduct hiring without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, parental status, or disability of an otherwise-qualified individual. The status of LTW as an equal-opportunity employer does not prevent the organization from hiring staff based on their religious beliefs so that all staff share the same religious commitment, which is central to our stated religious purpose and day-to-day operations. This job posting is being managed by Forrest Johnson Recruiting on behalf of Leading The Way.