Infrastructure Engineer

Description

We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer to support and strengthen a municipal technology environment in Florida. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a systems specialist who is comfortable managing core infrastructure across servers, storage, virtualization, cloud services, networking, and end-user computing. The person in this role will help maintain reliable operations, improve platform performance, and contribute to secure, well-documented IT services for a complex public-sector environment.

Responsibilities:
Oversee daily support and administration of infrastructure platforms, including servers, storage systems, backup solutions, cloud resources, network components, and endpoint devices.
Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers along with application, database, file, print, and communication systems used across the organization.
Manage virtualized environments across VMware and OpenShift, performing performance tuning, maintenance, and support for both on-site and remote systems.
Troubleshoot software and hardware issues by following established support procedures, running diagnostics, coordinating repairs, and escalating complex incidents when needed.
Protect business continuity by administering backup operations, validating recovery processes, and supporting disaster recovery readiness for enterprise systems.
Maintain accurate infrastructure records and configuration documentation covering servers, storage, switches, routers, firewalls, connections, and related assets.
Support the design, deployment, and ongoing administration of VPNs, wireless networks, firewalls, routers, and switching environments for organizational and public safety use cases.
Strengthen security across the infrastructure landscape by managing access controls, user environments, mobile device management, wireless access, and connected equipment.
Evaluate new technologies, test software and hardware solutions, recommend upgrades or replacements, and provide guidance or training to users and team members.
Participate in on-call coverage, collaborate across IT functions, and help cross-train colleagues on current and emerging infrastructure tools and practices.

Requirements

Hands-on experience administering enterprise infrastructure in a systems engineering or infrastructure engineering capacity.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Active Directory, including Azure Active Directory administration.
Practical experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, and OpenShift.
Background supporting backup and recovery platforms, including Veeam, as well as storage environments such as SAN and NAS.
Familiarity with core networking and security technologies, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access solutions.
Experience supporting Microsoft Exchange, Citrix technologies, and Azure-based storage or cloud services.
Ability to create clear technical documentation, follow structured troubleshooting processes, and work effectively in an on-call rotation.
Certification in at least one relevant area such as Veeam Certified Engineer, Red Hat OpenShift EX280 or DO316, or Microsoft Azure solutions is preferred.

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