Infrastructure Engineer in Lanham

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Position Summary

The Infrastructure Engineer is a senior-level individual contributor responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing management of complex IT infrastructure across NGEN’s internal environment and client-facing engagements.

This role serves as a technical authority and hands-on engineer, balancing direct infrastructure work with architectural guidance and junior staff mentorship. The ideal candidate is proactive, self-directed, and capable of operating independently under the direction of the Head of Technology and Security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments (commercial, GCC, GCC-High), including , security, and collaboration workloads
• Configure and manage SonicWall firewalls, including rule sets, VPN, and security policies
• Monitor and revise Power Automate workflows to ensure consistent results
• Deploy, monitor, and remediate backups
• Administer HP Aruba switching infrastructure, including VLANs, routing, and network segmentation
• Manage on-premises and datacenter infrastructure, proactively identifying and resolving hardware, OS, and software issues for Windows and Linux servers
• Ensure client environments maintain uptime targets and meet established SLA requirements

Security & Compliance

• Collaborate with the security team to identify, remediate, and prevent vulnerabilities across client and internal environments
• Apply security best practices across infrastructure design and configuration
• Support compliance initiatives as directed

Architecture & Strategy

• Define and maintain technology standards and best practices aligned with organizational and client objectives
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make informed recommendations on adoption
• Contribute to build vs. buy decisions with consideration for cost, scalability, and compatibility

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineering staff
• Collaborate with project managers, business stakeholders, and client contacts to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Maintain strong working relationships across internal teams and with external vendors and partners
• Promote a professional, client-ready working environment

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure engineering
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 administration
• Demonstrated experience with On-prem and Hybrid Microsoft Active Directory deployments
• Experience with VMWare and Hyper-V virtualization
• Expertise with Windows Server 2016-2025, SuSE Linux, and Windows 11
• Experience configuring and managing SonicWall firewall environments
• Experience managing Pure Storage
• Demonstrated experience deploying, monitoring, and remediating Veeam, Veeam One, and Veeam 365 backups
• Experience with HP Aruba or comparable enterprise switching platforms
• Strong troubleshooting skills across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with minimal supervision

• Relevant certifications: Microsoft (AZ-500, MS-500, or equivalent), SonicWall SNSA/SNSPA, or Aruba certifications
• Experience in an MSP environment
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, ISO20000-1, ISO27001, or similar compliance frameworks

Company DescriptionNGEN is a professional services firm, established in 1990. We assist private sector businesses and local, state, and federal government agencies to get the most from computer, telephone, Internet, and audio visual technology. NGEN takes a hands-on approach to keep your systems stable and secure by providing quick, friendly, and professional services.

NGEN's expertise in IT Management, Cybersecurity, Work Design and Strategic Planning, and Cloud Services makes NGEN the perfect partner to help clients reach their full potential.

NGEN distinguishes itself from the competition as a premier technology consulting firm by consistently delivering quality IT solutions. This designation is backed by our years of leading-edge experience, a strategic approach to partnership, and commitment to add value to our customer's businesses.Company DescriptionNGEN is a professional services firm, established in 1990. We assist private sector businesses and local, state, and federal government agencies to get the most from computer, telephone, Internet, and audio visual technology. NGEN takes a hands-on approach to keep your systems stable and secure by providing quick, friendly, and professional services.\r\n\r\nNGEN's expertise in IT Management, Cybersecurity, Work Design and Strategic Planning, and Cloud Services makes NGEN the perfect partner to help clients reach their full potential.\r\n\r\nNGEN distinguishes itself from the competition as a premier technology consulting firm by consistently delivering quality IT solutions. This designation is backed by our years of leading-edge experience, a strategic approach to partnership, and commitment to add value to our customer's businesses.