- Salary
- $81k – $121k/yr
- Location
- NC, NC, NC, US
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
OWASA is currently looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as an IT Infrastructure Administrator. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and securing our organization's IT infrastructure.
Key responsibilities include:
- Infrastructure Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage systems, and virtualization platforms.
- System Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Monitor system performance, identify potential issues, and proactively resolve any technical problems to ensure the availability and reliability of critical systems.
- Security Enhancement: Collaborate with the security team to implement and maintain robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access controls, to safeguard our infrastructure from threats and vulnerabilities.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Establish and maintain data backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity in case of data loss or system failures.
- Capacity Planning: Analyze system capacity and performance trends to anticipate future infrastructure needs and recommend upgrades or expansions as necessary.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting processes.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT support, development, and operations, to ensure seamless communication and alignment of infrastructure initiatives.
Successful candidates should have:
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as an Infrastructure Administrator or a similar role, demonstrating a deep understanding of IT infrastructure components and systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Proficiency in configuring and managing Windows and Linux servers, networking equipment, and virtualization technologies (Hyper-V preferred).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and hybrid infrastructure setups.
- Strong knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures within an infrastructure context.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Network+, Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, etc.) are a plus.
Team members are our most important resource. Benefits include:
- Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
- 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution
- Retirement Health Savings account
- Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
- Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays
- Educational Reimbursement
- Cell Phone Stipend
- Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
- Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer
- Much, much more!
Skills
AzureLinux
