Senior Infrastructure Engineer

Job Title:
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Work Type:
Hybrid
Location:
Richmond, VA Metro Area
Salary: $58 - $78 per hour
Industry Category:
Information Technology / Infrastructure Engineering
Employment Type: 1099 Contract
Requisition : 807928

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance its mission-critical hybrid infrastructure environment. This role requires extensive hands-on experience with Windows Server across on-premises and cloud environments, along with expertise in security, patching, automation, migrations, disaster recovery, networking, and enterprise production application support.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical troubleshooting skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with infrastructure, operations, security, and application teams.

Application

• Candidates must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment in accordance with Commonwealth of Virginia security policies.
• Local candidates are preferred. Non-local candidates must be willing to relocate to the Richmond, VA metro area.
• On-site attendance is required 1-2 days per week following initial training and knowledge transfer.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Candidate email address must be provided with the submission.

Job Description

The Senior Infrastructure Engineer will support, administer, secure, and optimize VDOT's hybrid infrastructure environment. Responsibilities include Windows Server administration, operating system upgrades, patching, automation, cloud migrations, vulnerability remediation, backup and disaster recovery, infrastructure monitoring, and advanced production application support.

The engineer will work across enterprise technologies including .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and warehouse platforms. The position also requires strong networking expertise, including a thorough understanding of OSI model layers and network protocols, to diagnose complex connectivity, infrastructure, middleware, and application issues. This individual will collaborate with the IT Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure & Operations teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure solutions.

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Operations & Administration

• Administer, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Windows Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform operating system upgrades, patch installation, testing, and ongoing system updates.
• Plan and execute server migrations, including moving workloads from on-premises environments to cloud platforms.
• Support mission-critical infrastructure and improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Patching, Monitoring & Automation

• Develop and maintain Power Shell scripts and Windows Server automation for centralized and repetitive administrative tasks.
• Manage recurring patching cycles and system updates across server environments.
• Use SCCM or similar platforms for automated patch management, deployment, and reporting.
• Monitor infrastructure services and system performance to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain server security configurations, including endpoint protection, access controls, and system-hardening standards.
• Perform server and application vulnerability remediation to maintain security and compliance.
• Support security tools and operational processes for consistent infrastructure protection and monitoring.

Backup & Disaster Recovery

• Oversee backup operations and recovery processes for mission-critical environments.
• Develop, refine, and support disaster recovery plans designed to minimize downtime and prevent data loss.
• Support recovery activities and validate infrastructure readiness for disaster recovery scenarios.

Production Application Support

• Provide advanced server-level support for enterprise applications using .NET, Java, SQL, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and warehouse technologies.
• Diagnose and resolve high-impact production issues across infrastructure, server, application, and middleware layers.
• Support complex production applications operating within hybrid infrastructure environments.

Networking & Systems Integration

• Apply strong knowledge of OSI model functionality and network protocols to diagnose connectivity, infrastructure, and application issues.
• Troubleshoot network-related dependencies affecting servers and production applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address infrastructure requirements and support application deployments and enhancements.

Communication & Collaboration

• Translate business and user requests into actionable technical solutions.
• Provide technical support and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Partner with the IT Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure & Operations teams, and other stakeholders to align engineering…