Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer

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

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.

• 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 Power Shell scripts and automation solutions for repetitive administrative tasks.
• Lead server migration projects, including migrating workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

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

• Extensive experience administering Windows Server environments.
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Strong Power Shell 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.

• 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.

• Location:
  
  Richmond, VA (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week onsite after initial training).
• Local candidates preferred, or…