Sr. Infrastructure Engineer - Richmond, VA 23219 (Hybrid)

Yakshna Solutions, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Job summary

Yakshna Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support a hybrid Windows Server environment, focusing on upgrades, patching, automation, and migrations to cloud platforms.

The role requires extensive experience in security hardening, DR planning, and enterprise app support across .NET, Java, SQL/Oracle, and Dynamics, with strong networking skills and OSI expertise.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience administering Windows Server in hybrid on‑premises and cloud environments.
• 6+ years automating with PowerShell, SCCM, and related admin tools.
• 6+ years of enterprise infrastructure resilience, including backup and DR planning.
• 6+ years supporting enterprise apps across .NET, Java, SQL/Oracle, and Dynamics.
• Strong networking knowledge and OSI layer understanding; security focused.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Windows Server environments in hybrid infra.
• Perform OS upgrades, patching, testing, and security updates.
• Develop automation via PowerShell and other tools for routine tasks.
• Lead server migrations from on‑prem to cloud platforms.
• Implement security configurations and conduct vulnerability remediation.
• Manage patch cycles using SCCM and report on status.
• Monitor infrastructure performance and ensure high availability.
• Oversee backups and disaster recovery planning and testing.
• Provide advanced server‑level support for enterprise apps.
• Collaborate with teams to deploy applications and improve infra.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell

SCCM

Azure

Disaster Recovery

Networking

Tools

SCCM

PowerShell

Azure

Job description

We strive to attract and retain the brightest people and offer different job experiences with a full range of challenges and rewards.

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.

Working with Yakshna gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additionally, you can build a network of peers, mentors and advance your career! We offer exciting opportunities to work with leading industry experts, business consultants and IT specialists across large government and private sector companies. The people who work in Yakshna are as diverse as our services. We recognize the crucial importance of each individual to our success and offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and innovative training.

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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 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.
• 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 integrity.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of experience administering and supporting Windows Server environments in hybrid infrastructures (on‑premises and Azure/cloud), including OS upgrades, patch management, vulnerability remediation, server migrations, and production server support.
• 6+ years of experience automating and managing Windows environments using PowerShell scripting, SCCM, and other administrative tools to streamline centralized system administration, patch deployment, and operational tasks.
• 6+ years of experience planning and maintaining enterprise infrastructure resilience, including backup and recovery operations, disaster recovery (DR) planning, testing, and ensuring system security, stability, and high availability.
• 6+ years of experience supporting enterprise applications and infrastructure across Microsoft, .NET, Java, SQL/Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, and other multi‑technology environments, with strong troubleshooting and production support expertise.
• 6+ years of experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams, providing technical support, communicating effectively with stakeholders, and applying strong networking knowledge, including OSI model concepts and network protocols, to support infrastructure and application deployments.
• Desired: Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate, along with networking certifications such as CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA.

Location: 1401 E Broad St Richmond, VA 23219

$110,000-115,000 annually with benefits

US Citizen or Green card holder only

YSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.