Infrastructure Engineer

Additional Job Information:
Title : Sr. Infrastructure Engineer
Position Type : contract
Location : Richmond, VA 23219
Agency Interview Type: In Person Only
Work Arrangement: Hybrid


Description :


Short Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience managing Windows Server environments in both on-premises and cloud-based settings.

Complete Description:
**Local candidates preferred, or must be willing to relocate to Richmond, VA metro area. Will be required to come on-site 1-2 days a week.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience managing Windows Server environments in both on-premises and cloud-based settings. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in patching, backups, migrations, and implementing Active Directory. They should be adept at supporting a range of applications including Java, .Net, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and various Warehouse technologies. The role demands both server-level support and custom production application support expertise.
The candidate should be familiar with security tools such as Tenable and have experience with SCCM and automated patch management. Proficiency in server security configurations, including end-point protection, is essential. Strong networking knowledge and in-depth understanding of OSI layer functionality and protocols are required. Experience with disaster recovery (DR) processes is crucial. Preferred qualifications include certifications as a Systems Engineer and Network Engineer.
Requirements:

- Experience working with Windows Server in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud).
- Experience providing guidance on disaster recovery/uptime management, best practices for infrastructure stability, etc.

- Experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability.
- Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission-critical environments.
- Experience planning & executing server migrations, including moving workloads from on-premises to the cloud.
- Comfortable working in an environment that utilizes multiple frameworks/technologies, including .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and more.
- Experience providing server-level support and troubleshooting issues for production applications.
- Experience working with security tools such as Tenable to manage vulnerability remediation, etc.
- Experience with tools like SCCM for automated patch management & deployment.
- Experience crafting disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure minimal downtime and prevent data loss.
- Strong networking knowledge - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams to address infrastructure needs and support application deployment.

Nice-to-haves:

- Microsoft-focused certifications, such as: Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, etc.
- Networking-focused certifications, such as: Network+, CCNA, etc.

Skills: Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move Experience working with Windows Server in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). Required 6 Years Experience providing guidance on disaster recovery/uptime management, best practices for infrastructure stability, etc. Required 6 Years Experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability. Required 6 Years Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission-critical environments. Required 6 Years Experience planning & executing server migrations, including moving workloads from on-premises to the cloud. Required 6 Years Experience providing server-level support and troubleshooting issues for production applications. Required 6 Years Experience working with security tools such as Tenable to manage vulnerability remediation, etc. Required 6 Years Experience with tools like SCCM for automated patch management & deployment. Required 6 Years Experience crafting disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure minimal downtime and prevent data loss. Required 6 Years Experience with networking - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols. Required 6 Years