IT Infrastructure Engineer (Contractor)

Company Description

PROCON is an award-winning architectural and construction management firm with a rich history since 1935. As the largest design and commercial construction company in New Hampshire we specialize in fully integrated design and construction management services for various sectors including hospitality multi-family residential senior living commercial/corporate industrial athletic educational and healthcare projects throughout the Northeast. At PROCON we pride ourselves on our unwavering commitment to professionalism in customer service and quality in every aspect of our work. With experience and industry expertise we have built lasting client relationships and consistently deliver hundreds of millions of dollars in design and construction volume annually on time and on budget.

Job Description

PROCON is seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer Contractor to support and enhance the technology systems that power our growing organization. This senior-level individual contributor plays a critical role in designing, maintaining, and securing our IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments.

In this role, you will work across systems administration, networking, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies to ensure our infrastructure is reliable, secure, and optimized for performance. You will collaborate with internal teams, support strategic technology initiatives, and serve as a technical expert within the IT department.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, strengthening cybersecurity posture, and supporting innovative teams in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to join PROCON’s collaborative and forward-thinking IT team.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and optimize on-premises and cloud infrastructure including servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and Microsoft 365/Azure environments.
• Manage and support enterprise networking including switches, firewalls, wireless systems, VPN, routing, DNS, and DHCP.
• Maintain system configurations, updates, and patch strategies across infrastructure environments.
• Oversee backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity and data protection.
• Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, Azure AD, identity management, and user access provisioning.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity technologies such as endpoint protection, MFA, SIEM, email security, and vulnerability management systems.
• Monitor infrastructure and network activity for potential security threats and assist with incident response.
• Evaluate infrastructure and cybersecurity risks and recommend improvements to strengthen performance and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced infrastructure, network, and system issues.
• Lead or assist with infrastructure-focused projects including system upgrades, cloud migrations, and network improvements.
• Document architecture, configurations, and technical procedures to support operational consistency.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to maintain up-time and service quality.
• Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to other members of the IT team.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in systems administration, network engineering, or infrastructure security.
• Strong experience with Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Azure AD.
• Experience supporting virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 and Azure cloud services.
• Advanced knowledge of networking concepts, including VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, routing, DNS, DHCP, and wireless infrastructure.
• Experience implementing and managing cybersecurity tools and best practices.
• Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery technologies.
• Experience with scripting or automation tools such as PowerShell.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, CySA+, Microsoft, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CISSP, or similar preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site or remote workforce environments preferred.
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments preferred.
• High integrity with sound ethical judgment.
• Demonstrates ownership and consistently follows through on responsibilities.
• Positive, solution-oriented mindset with a resilient attitude.
• Works effectively in team environments with strong communication skills.
• Open to innovation and committed to continuous improvement.

Additional Information

*Hiring for this role is managed by our internal team. We are not working with staffing agencies. Resumes sent by agencies will not be considered.