Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Astyra Corporation; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Astyra Corporation in Richmond, VA is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to manage hybrid Windows Server environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The role emphasizes upgrades, migrations, remediation, and strong production application support.

You will develop automation with PowerShell, lead server migrations to the cloud, implement security configurations, patch cycles, and disaster recovery planning while collaborating with IT Portfolio Manager and Infrastructure Operations

Qualifications

• Experience managing Windows Server in on-prem and cloud
• Strong PowerShell scripting and automation
• Hybrid infrastructure experience across on-prem and cloud
• Lead server migrations and upgrades
• Security patching, hardening, and compliance
• Ability to design and implement disaster recovery plans

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and optimize Windows Server environments across on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Perform OS upgrades, patch installation, testing and ongoing system updates.
• Develop PowerShell scripts and automation for centralized tasks.
• Lead server migrations from on-prem to cloud platforms.
• Implement security configurations and monitor vulnerabilities.
• Manage patch cycles using SCCM or similar tools.
• Maintain monitoring and performance of infrastructure services.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

Hybrid environments

Server migrations

Security hardening

Patch management

Networking OSI

Tools

SCCM

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Infrastructure Engineer
*This is a hybrid position – 1-2 days on-site every week after initial training.
*Local to the Richmond metro area only, please.

Description:

• Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience managing Windows Server environments in both on-premises and cloud-based settings.
• Our client 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.
  

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Operations Administration
• 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 PowerShell 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.
• Security Compliance
• 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.
  
• Patching Monitoring Automation
• 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.
• Backup Disaster Recovery
• 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 integrity.
• Production Application Support
• Provide advanced server-level support for enterprise applications using .NET Java SQL Oracle Microsoft Dynamics and warehouse technologies.
• Troubleshoot high-impact production issues across hybrid infrastructure and middleware layers.
• Networking Systems Integration
• Apply deep knowledge of OSI model layers 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 or user requests into actionable technical solutions and communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Work closely with the IT Portfolio Manager and Infrastructure Operations teams to align engineering efforts with organizational needs.

Skills:

• In-depth hands-on experience working with Windows Server in hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud)., Required 6 Years
• Demonstrated ability to translate user requests, provide technical support and communicate effectively in English orally and in writing, Required 6 Years
• In-depth hands-on experience with OS upgrades, patch installation and testing, Required 6 Years
• In-depth hands-on experience with scripting utilities (PowerShell)and Windows server scripting to accomplish centralized tasks, Required 6 Years
• In-depth experience performing regular patching and updates to ensure system security and stability., Required 6 Years
• Experience overseeing backup operations and recovery processes in mission critical environments., Required 6 Years
• In-depth experience planning and executing server migrations, including moving workloads from on premises to the cloud., Required 6 Years
• In-depth experience working in an environment that utilizes mul