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# IT Generalist / Infrastructure Engineer

- **Company:** Jobot
- **Location:** Virginia Beach, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Multitier Architecture, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Complex Networks, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Hyper-V, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Windows Servers, Routing, Microsoft SharePoint, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, ProCurve, Cisco
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c9638b96-236e-4ade-be17-9eb7c2eafdfd

## About the Role

We're looking for a highly experienced Senior IT Generalist / Infrastructure Engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical challenges, mentoring others, and serving as the highest level of technical escalation for our clients., * 10+ years of hands-on IT infrastructure experience

 * MSP experience strongly preferred
 * Expert-level networking experience with Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Dell, HP ProCurve, Ubiquiti, or similar
 * Strong Microsoft 365 administration experience
 * Azure infrastructure experience
 * VMware ESXi and Hyper-V administration
 * Windows Server administration
 * Firewall configuration and security best practices
 * Backup and disaster recovery planning
 * Excellent troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
 * Outstanding customer communication skills
 * Ability to lead projects independently

Preferred Certifications

 * Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
 * Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert
 * Cisco CCNA (or equivalent)
 * Additional Microsoft or security certifications are highly desirable

## Description

As a Senior IT Generalist, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting complex IT infrastructures across multiple client environments. This is a hands-on technical role where you'll serve as a senior escalation point, project lead, and trusted advisor while helping develop junior engineers.

Responsibilities

 * Design, configure, and troubleshoot complex network infrastructures
 * Serve as the senior escalation point for networking, server, virtualization, cloud, and security issues
 * Lead infrastructure deployments, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle projects
 * Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and Intune
 * Deploy and support VMware ESXi and Microsoft Hyper-V environments
 * Implement backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
 * Configure enterprise networking including VLANs, routing, VPNs, firewalls, ACLs, segmentation, and wireless infrastructure
 * Deploy and support physical security and access control systems
 * Administer Avaya cloud and on-prem telephony environments
 * Mentor Tier I and Tier II engineers
 * Create clear technical documentation and communicate effectively with clients
 * Participate in infrastructure planning and continuous improvement initiatives


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