Systems and Network Administrator / Infrastructure Architect

Benefits :

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Position Title :  Systems and Network Administrator / Infrastructure Architect

Department :   Operations / Quality Assurance      Reports To :  President & COO     Status : Full-Time    Job Level : E5

Role Summary : We are seeking a highly experienced Systems and Network Administrator with a strong background in infrastructure architecture, cloud technologies, and automation. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and compliant IT environments across diverse sectors including healthcare, transportation, and enterprise data centers.

Essential Duties :

Architect and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions using AWS, Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, and other virtualization platforms.

Design and maintain secure and high-performance networks (LAN / WAN / SD-WAN) using protocols such as BGP, OSPF, MPLS.

Lead cloud migration initiatives and ensure seamless integration with on-premises systems.

Administer enterprise systems including Active Directory, Exchange, Office 365, Citrix, and Linux / Windows servers.

Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Bash, Python, and other tools to streamline operations.

Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, ISO / IEC, and internal security policies.

Provide Level 3 support and act as the final escalation point for complex infrastructure issues.

Collaborate with development teams to support deployment pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Manage disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, and system documentation.

Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.

10+ years of experience in systems and network administration, with at least 5 years in infrastructure architecture roles.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), virtualization (VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V), and enterprise networking.

Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python).

Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles and tools (firewalls, IDS / IPS, MFA, VPNs).

Familiarity with compliance frameworks :  HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CSF, ISO / IEC.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications such as CCNP, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, CISSP, VMware VCP.

Experience in healthcare or transportation IT environments.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

Work Environment :

On-site

May require travel to data centers or client sites.

Collaborative team environment with opportunities for leadership and innovation.