Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
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Job Summary
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 12 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 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 SQL Server Oracle Microsoft Dynamics and warehouse management applications.
Additional Information
- Location: Richmond VA (Hybrid 12 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). | 6 | Years | ||||
| Demonstrated ability to translate user requests provide technical support and communicate effectively in English orally and in writing | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth hands-on experience with OS upgrades patch installation and testing | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth hands-on experience with scripting utilities (PowerShell)and Windows server scripting to accomplish centralized tasks | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability. | 6 | Years | ||||
| Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission critical environments. | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth experience planning and executing server migrations including moving workloads from on premises to the cloud. | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth experience working in an environment that utilizes multiple frameworks/technologies Java SQL/Oracle Microsoft Dynamics etc | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth experience providing server-level support and troubleshooting issues for production applications. | 6 | Years | ||||
| In-depth experience managing vulnerability server and application remediation. | 6 | Years | ||||
| Experience with tools like SCCM for automated patch management & deployment. | 6 | Years | ||||
| Experience crafting disaster recovery (DR) plans to ensure minimal downtime and prevent data loss. | 6 | Years | ||||
| Strong networking knowledge - including understanding OSI layer functionality and network protocols. | 6 | Years | ||||
| Ability to work with cross-functional teams to address infrastructure needs and support application deployment. | 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 |
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
Required Experience:
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