Senior Cloud & IT Infrastructure Engineer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to lead administration of AD, Exchange, and 365 services, plus Windows/Linux server and VMware environments.

You will drive cloud and on‑prem operations, implement IaC, and support CI/CD pipelines across DevOps teams. The role requires 7+ years of hands‑on experience, strong scripting skills, and excellent problem solving and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of hands‑on IT infrastructure experience in enterprise environments
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows Server, and Linux
• Experience supporting VMware virtualization environments
• Experience with enterprise networking, firewalls, storage, and server infrastructure
• Practical experience supporting AWS cloud environments
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills across multiple technology domains
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Administer and support Microsoft AD, Group Policy, and identity management services
• Manage Exchange environments, including on-premises and Microsoft 365 hybrid deployments
• Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Entra ID, Intune, and Office 365 applications and services
• Maintain, patch, upgrade, and troubleshoot Windows and Linux server environments
• Support Windows-based workstation and endpoint infrastructure
• Administer VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi virtualization platforms
• Configure, support, and troubleshoot Cisco network switches and firewalls
• Administer enterprise storage platforms, including Dell PowerStore and Dell Isilon
• Monitor infrastructure performance, availability, capacity, and security
• Develop and maintain operational procedures, system documentation, and runbooks
• Support and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and operational efficiency
• Design, implement, and manage cloud resources using IaC principles and automation tools
• Collaborate with software development teams to support application deployments and improve operational efficiency
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, and AWS CodePipeline
• Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as ECS or Kubernetes (EKS)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, and related technologies
• Manage AWS security controls, IAM roles, policies, and compliance best practices
• Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions across on-premises and cloud environments
• Analyze cloud utilization and recommend improvements for performance optimization and cost management
• Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues across cloud and on-premises platforms
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational improvements
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and vendor solutions
• Participate in infrastructure projects, system upgrades, migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives
• Collaborate with business units and IT teams to deliver reliable technology solutions

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Exchange

Windows Server

Linux

VMware

Networking

PowerShell

Python

CI/CD tools

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to lead administration of AD, Exchange, and 365 services, plus Windows/Linux server and VMware environments.

You will drive cloud and on‑prem operations, implement IaC, and support CI/CD pipelines across DevOps teams. The role requires 7+ years of hands‑on experience, strong scripting skills, and excellent problem solving and communication abilities.