Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Location(s): Richmond, VA
(Hybrid - 1-2 days/week onsite after initial training)

Job Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance a hybrid infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Windows Server administration, cloud platforms, security, automation, patch management, and production application support. This role requires hands-on experience performing infrastructure upgrades, migrations, remediation, and troubleshooting for mission-critical systems.

The engineer will support enterprise applications built on Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL Server, Microsoft Dynamics, and warehouse platforms while providing advanced server-level administration and infrastructure support. Strong networking knowledge, including the OSI model and network protocols, is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations & Administration

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform operating system upgrades, patch installation, testing, and routine system maintenance.
• Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts and automation solutions for repetitive administrative tasks.
• Lead server migration projects, including migrating workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

Security & Compliance

• Implement server hardening, endpoint protection, access controls, and security best practices.
• Perform vulnerability remediation for servers and enterprise applications.
• Support infrastructure security monitoring and compliance initiatives.

Patching, Monitoring & Automation

• Manage enterprise patching using SCCM or similar patch management platforms.
• Monitor infrastructure health, performance, and availability.
• Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure issues.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Manage backup operations for mission-critical systems.
• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and recovery procedures.
• Ensure data protection and business continuity.

Production Application Support

• Provide server-level support for enterprise applications built on:
  • Java
  • .NET
  • Oracle
  • SQL Server
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Warehouse management platforms
• Troubleshoot complex production issues across infrastructure and middleware environments.

Networking & Systems Integration

• Utilize strong knowledge of the OSI model and networking protocols to diagnose connectivity and application issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments and infrastructure enhancements.

Communication & Collaboration

• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Work closely with infrastructure teams and project stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience administering Windows Server environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation skills.
• Experience performing server migrations and cloud implementations.
• Hands-on experience with SCCM or similar enterprise patch management tools.
• Experience implementing server security, hardening, and vulnerability remediation.
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Experience supporting enterprise production applications.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across Windows infrastructure and middleware.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, including the OSI model and network protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft certifications.
• Networking certifications.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud platforms.
• Experience working in large-scale production environments.
• Experience supporting Java, .NET, SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and warehouse management applications.

Additional Information

• Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week onsite after initial training).
• Local candidates preferred, or candidates willing to relocate to the Richmond, VA metro area.

Skills:

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Expertise Rating Move In-depth hands-on experience working with Windows Server in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud). Required 6 Years Demonstrated ability to translate user requests, provide technical support and communicate effectively in English orally and in writing Required 6 Years In-depth hands-on experience with OS upgrades, patch installation and testing, Required 6 Years In-depth hands-on experience with scripting utilities (PowerShell)and Windows server scripting to accomplish centralized tasks Required 6 Years In-depth 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 In-depth experience planning and executing server migrations, including moving workloads from on premises to the cloud. Required 6 Years In-depth experience working in an environment that utilizes multiple frameworks/technologies including .NET, Java, SQL/Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc Required 6 Years In-depth experience providing server-level support and troubleshooting issues for production applications. Required 6 Years In-depth experience managing vulnerability server and application remediation. 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 Strong networking knowledge - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols. Required 6 Years bility to work with cross-functional teams to address infrastructure needs and support application deployment. Required 6 Years Have achieved Microsoft-focus certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, etc. Desired Has achieved network focused certifications such as Network+, CCNA, etc. Desired