Project Engineer (Infrastructure) - Remote
Project Engineer (Infrastructure) – 100% Remote – Contract-to-Hire
Job Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. based)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Travel: ~15–25% (occasionally up to 30–50%) – all travel fully reimbursed
Start Date: ASAP (after background check
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with strong experience in Windows server builds, VMware, and multi-site infrastructure deployments. This role focuses entirely on project execution, not daily operations or desktop support.
You will lead infrastructure buildouts, server deployments, data center projects, and practice/clinic integrations across multiple U.S. locations. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and can independently manage 10+ concurrent technical projects
What You’ll Do:
Infrastructure Project Execution
• Lead planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects across multiple sites.
• Build and configure servers from scratch (hardware, OS, networking).
• Execute projects involving:
• Server builds
• Data center builds (servers, storage, VMware)
• VMware implementations
• Network refreshes (switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing)
• Storage migrations
• New site buildouts
Practice Integration Work
• Serve as the technical lead for onboarding new practices.
• Ensure infrastructure readiness: networks, servers, workstations, connectivity.
• Coordinate on-site work and remote configuration tasks.
Cross-Team Coordination
• Partner closely with internal IT teams, vendors, and project managers.
• Translate project goals into actionable engineering tasks and timelines.
• Provide documentation, updates, and clear communication throughout each project.
Other Responsibilities
• Manage ISP quotes, coordination, and installation scheduling.
• Contribute to improving deployment templates and playbooks.
• Support process improvements across the engineering and operations teams.
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years experience in systems engineering, Windows Server, and infrastructure deployment.
• 5+ years hands-on project execution in IT (multi-site or healthcare preferred).
• Strong experience with:
• VMware (beyond lab use)
• Server builds and configuration
• Deploying network switches, firewalls, and server hardware
• Ability to manage 10+ active projects with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in healthcare practice integrations or MSP-style environments.
• Exposure to Citrix environments (a plus).
• Networking knowledge (switch stacks, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, or Microsoft certifications.
Work Environment:
• 100% remote role with travel to practice locations across the U.S.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering infrastructure rapidly and reliably.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support patient-focused clinical practices.
Compensation:
• Hourly Pay: $60–$68 (depending on experience)
• Travel Expenses: Fully reimbursed
• Conversion to full-time includes competitive salary and bonus potential.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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Job Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. based)
Hours: 40 hours/week
Travel: ~15–25% (occasionally up to 30–50%) – all travel fully reimbursed
Start Date: ASAP (after background check
About the Role:
We are seeking a hands-on Project Engineer with strong experience in Windows server builds, VMware, and multi-site infrastructure deployments. This role focuses entirely on project execution, not daily operations or desktop support.
You will lead infrastructure buildouts, server deployments, data center projects, and practice/clinic integrations across multiple U.S. locations. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and can independently manage 10+ concurrent technical projects
What You’ll Do:
Infrastructure Project Execution
• Lead planning and execution of IT infrastructure projects across multiple sites.
• Build and configure servers from scratch (hardware, OS, networking).
• Execute projects involving:
• Server builds
• Data center builds (servers, storage, VMware)
• VMware implementations
• Network refreshes (switches, firewalls, VLANs, routing)
• Storage migrations
• New site buildouts
Practice Integration Work
• Serve as the technical lead for onboarding new practices.
• Ensure infrastructure readiness: networks, servers, workstations, connectivity.
• Coordinate on-site work and remote configuration tasks.
Cross-Team Coordination
• Partner closely with internal IT teams, vendors, and project managers.
• Translate project goals into actionable engineering tasks and timelines.
• Provide documentation, updates, and clear communication throughout each project.
Other Responsibilities
• Manage ISP quotes, coordination, and installation scheduling.
• Contribute to improving deployment templates and playbooks.
• Support process improvements across the engineering and operations teams.
Required Qualifications:
• 8+ years experience in systems engineering, Windows Server, and infrastructure deployment.
• 5+ years hands-on project execution in IT (multi-site or healthcare preferred).
• Strong experience with:
• VMware (beyond lab use)
• Server builds and configuration
• Deploying network switches, firewalls, and server hardware
• Ability to manage 10+ active projects with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in healthcare practice integrations or MSP-style environments.
• Exposure to Citrix environments (a plus).
• Networking knowledge (switch stacks, VLANs, routing, firewalls).
• Industry certifications such as Network+, CCNA, or Microsoft certifications.
Work Environment:
• 100% remote role with travel to practice locations across the U.S.
• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on delivering infrastructure rapidly and reliably.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects that support patient-focused clinical practices.
Compensation:
• Hourly Pay: $60–$68 (depending on experience)
• Travel Expenses: Fully reimbursed
• Conversion to full-time includes competitive salary and bonus potential.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Apply Now
Apply Now