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CyberCoders, Inc
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
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What they do
A Systems Engineer creates computer and data communication networks for companies and organizations. Plans and designs layout for a network, determines the hardware needed and placement of computers, servers, cables and routers; determines data storage, system capacity, and speed.
$109,056 / year median in North Carolina
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Lead Infrastructure Engineer
Winston-Salem, NC
Full-TimeOn-Site$115,000 - $125,000 /yr
Posted July 29, 2026 Lead Infrastructure Engineer We are a mid-sized professional services company and we have a prime opportunitiy for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer who is growth-minded and looking for a new challenge in a long-term stable environment to support a multi-level VLAN network. Key Responsibilities Lead design, implementation, and maintenance of core infrastructure components including networking, virtualization, storage, and server platforms.
Take ownership of SQL Server administration tasks related to availability, backup/restore, performance tuning, and coordination with application teams.
Provide advanced networking expertise including VLAN design, routing, switching, firewall configuration, and TCP/IP troubleshooting to maintain connectivity and security.
Administer and optimize virtualization platforms (VMware) and manage VM lifecycle, capacity planning, and performance tuning.
Manage Active Directory services, group policy, authentication, and identity-related infrastructure.
Design and operate SAN and storage subsystems, ensuring capacity, performance, and data protection strategies are implemented.
Serve as primary escalation for infrastructure support incidents, performing root cause analysis, remediation, and post-incident documentation.
Drive infrastructure engineering projects end-to-end, producing architecture documents, runbooks, and deployment plans while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders.
Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability to proactively identify and resolve issues and to support SLAs.
Automate repetitive tasks using scripting or infrastructure-as-code tools to improve reliability and deployment speed.
Mentor and coach junior engineers, promote best practices, and foster cross-team collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Contribute to security and compliance initiatives by applying hardening practices and participating in vulnerability remediation and change controls. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience preferred.
5-10+ years of hands-on experience in Infrastructure Engineering with increasing responsibility; demonstrated experience leading projects or small teams.
Strong networking skills (routing, switching, VLANs) and proven experience with TCP/IP troubleshooting and firewall configuration.
Proven SQL Server Administration experience (installation, configuration, backups, HA/DR, performance tuning).
Hands-on experience administering VMware virtualization platforms and managing VM workloads at scale.
Experience with Active Directory administration, group policies, authentication services, and identity management.
Practical experience with SAN/storage technologies, storage provisioning, and performance considerations.
Proven track record supporting production infrastructure, handling incidents, and performing root cause analysis.
Experience with monitoring, alerting, capacity planning, and automation (scripting, IaC) to improve reliability and efficiency.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders, and document technical solutions.
Relevant certifications a plus (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, MCSE, VCP, SAN/Storage certifications).
Nice to have: prior experience with cross-functional collaboration initiatives, strong communication skills, and a background in infrastructure support and operations. Benefits Bonus 4 Weeks of PTO/Vacation Paid Holidays Employer Paid Healthcare 401(k) with Employer Match For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position. Preferred Skills
NetworkingSQL Server AdministrationInfrastructure Engineering