Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Data Center Lead

Job Title: Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Data Center Lead

Location: Rockville, MD (Onsite, Day 1)

Type: *** Contract to Hire ***

Job Summary

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Data Center Lead with strong expertise in Active Directory, VMware, and Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure). This role involves managing and supporting enterprise infrastructure, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Active Directory & Azure AD (GPO, SSO, PKI, security)
• Handle VMware / VxRail infrastructure and virtualization
• Perform Windows Server administration and troubleshooting (Linux is a plus)
• Support cloud environments (AWS/Azure) including compute and networking
• Troubleshoot networking issues (DNS, DHCP, connectivity)
• Monitor systems using tools like LogicMonitor / Moogsoft
• Automate tasks using PowerShell / scripting
• Manage storage, backup, and data center operations
• Handle incident management, root cause analysis, and escalations
• Lead and support a team of infrastructure engineers

Required Skills

• Strong experience in Active Directory & Azure AD (L3/L4 level)
• Hands-on experience with VMware / virtualization
• Good knowledge of AWS or Azure cloud
• Strong understanding of Windows Server & networking
• Experience in troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues

Preferred Skills

• Linux administration
• Automation (PowerShell, Ansible)
• Monitoring/Observability tools
• Citrix, Storage & Backup tools

Requirements

• 10+ years of IT infrastructure experience
• Prior experience in data center or enterprise environment
• Ability to explain technical concepts in detail
• Willingness to relocate and attend in-person interviews