Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Richmond, VA 23219 (Hybrid

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We help companies realize and implement IT solutions strategically. Yakshna Solutions supports our client’s mission and goals by sharing our know-how, skills and knowledge. We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards. We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer.

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Yakshna Solutions, Inc ., (YSI) is a CMMI Level 3 assessed, ISO 9001, 20000:1, 27001 certified, woman‑owned small business enterprises, headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA. YSI provides professional IT solutions and services to business corporations and government organizations. YSI is committed to serve its business communities as a leading IT vendor providing innovative, quality, and cost‑effective IT business solutions and services.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off, training, and professional development assistance.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance its hybrid infrastructure environment. The ideal candidate must possess strong technical expertise across Windows Server, cloud platforms, security, patching, automation, and production application support. This role requires in‑depth and hands‑on experience performing upgrades, migrations, remediation, and troubleshooting within mission‑critical systems.

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will work across diverse technologies including Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL, Microsoft Dynamics, and warehouse platforms, supporting both server‑level and complex production application needs. The engineer must also demonstrate strong networking knowledge, including deep familiarity with OSI layers and network protocol behavior. Preferred qualifications include Microsoft- and network‑focused certifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments across on‑premises and cloud‑based infrastructure.
• Perform OS upgrades, patch installation, testing, and ongoing system updates to ensure reliability and security.
• Develop and use Power Shell scripts and other automation tools to execute centralized and repetitive tasks efficiently.
• Lead and execute server migrations, including transitioning workloads from on‑premises systems into cloud platforms.
• Implement and maintain security configurations for servers, including endpoint protection, access control, and hardening standards.
• Conduct vulnerability remediation for servers and applications to maintain security compliance.
• Work with security tools and processes to ensure consistent protection and monitoring.
• Manage patching cycles and use SCCM or similar platforms for automated patch deployment and reporting.
• Maintain ongoing monitoring and performance assessment of infrastructure services to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Oversee routine backup operations and support recovery processes for mission‑critical systems.
• Develop, refine, and support Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies to minimize downtime and protect data…