Infrastructure Engineer - Remote

Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Remote

Mode: Contract (6+ Months)

Job Description

• Lead and execute infrastructure vulnerability remediation for Windows and Linux servers, ensuring alignment with enterprise security standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and support automated operating system patching across production and non-production environments with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with application teams, risk management, and IT stakeholders to validate systems before and after patching activities.
• Actively participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily standups, backlog refinement, and peer reviews to prioritize remediation efforts and deliver results on schedule.
• Support Change Management processes, including contributing to ServiceNow change requests, obtaining approvals, and documenting risks associated with patching initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to patching or remediation that impact system stability, performance, and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement by contributing to infrastructure automation and patching process enhancements, engaging with DevOps and automation communities of practice.
• Ensure infrastructure compliance with internal security policies by proactively addressing vulnerabilities across diverse enterprise environments.
• Communicate patching schedules, expectations, and validation requirements effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor and collaborate with peers within Infrastructure Vulnerability DevOps teams to maintain secure, highly available systems.
• Maintain proficient working knowledge of key tools, including Confluence, Jira, and Git.

Skill Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong engineering skills and experience supporting large scale deployment of Windows Servers and Linux Servers.
• Expertise in DevOps with Git repo.
• Hands-on experience in authoring Automation (prefer Ansible but any flavor).
• Demonstrated capability in vulnerability remediation.
• Proven experience in Windows Server and Linux OS patching.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills with a focus on system stability, performance, and compliance.
• Solid experience with tools such as Git, VSCode, Windsurf AI, and Copilot.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience

• AI and MCP servers.
• Integration CI/CD workflow.
• API automation and integration (e.g. Tanium, ServiceNow, Satellite, Splunk, Dynatrace).
• Background in system integration projects.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Previous exposure to infrastructure communities of practice is an advantage.