Project Engineer (Infrastructure) - Remote

Project Engineer (Infrastructure) – 100% Remote – Contract-to-Hire

Job Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. based)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Travel: ~15–25% (occasionally up to 30–50%) – all travel fully reimbursed
Start Date: ASAP (after background check

About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with strong experience in Windows server builds, VMware, and multi-site infrastructure deployments. This role focuses entirely on project execution, not daily operations or desktop support.

You will lead infrastructure buildouts, server deployments, data center projects, and practice/clinic integrations across multiple U.S. locations. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and can independently manage 10+ concurrent technical projects

What You’ll Do:
Infrastructure Project Execution
    •    Lead planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects across multiple sites.
    •    Build and configure servers from scratch (hardware, OS, networking).
    •    Execute projects involving:
    •    Server builds
    •    Data center builds (servers, storage, VMware)
    •    VMware implementations
    •    Network refreshes (switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing)
    •    Storage migrations
    •    New site buildouts

Practice Integration Work
    •    Serve as the technical lead for onboarding new practices.
    •    Ensure infrastructure readiness: networks, servers, workstations, connectivity.
    •    Coordinate on-site work and remote configuration tasks.

Cross-Team Coordination
    •    Partner closely with internal IT teams, vendors, and project managers.
    •    Translate project goals into actionable engineering tasks and timelines.
    •    Provide documentation, updates, and clear communication throughout each project.

Other Responsibilities
    •    Manage ISP quotes, coordination, and installation scheduling.
    •    Contribute to improving deployment templates and playbooks.
    •    Support process improvements across the engineering and operations teams.

Required Qualifications:
    •    8+ years experience in systems engineering, Windows Server, and infrastructure deployment.
    •    5+ years hands-on project execution in IT (multi-site or healthcare preferred).
    •    Strong experience with:
    •    VMware (beyond lab use)
    •    Server builds and configuration
    •    Deploying network switches, firewalls, and server hardware
    •    Ability to manage 10+ active projects with autonomy.
    •    Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.


Preferred Qualifications:
    •    Experience in healthcare practice integrations or MSP-style environments.
    •    Exposure to Citrix environments (a plus).
    •    Networking knowledge (switch stacks, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
    •    Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, or Microsoft certifications.

Work Environment:
    •    100% remote role with travel to practice locations across the U.S.
    •    Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering infrastructure rapidly and reliably.
    •    Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support patient-focused clinical practices.

Compensation:
    •    Hourly Pay: $60–$68 (depending on experience)
    •    Travel Expenses: Fully reimbursed
    •    Conversion to full-time includes competitive salary and bonus potential.