VDOT Sr. Infrastructure Engineer

Job Description

**Local candidates preferred, or must be willing to relocate to Richmond, VA metro area. Will be required to come on-site 1-2 days a week after initial training and knowledge transfer.

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:

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.