Infrastructure Systems Administrator - HYBRID

This position is responsible for maintaining the availability, security, and resiliency of core infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, Cisco UCS compute, NetApp storage, endpoint management, identity services, disaster recovery, backup systems, and enterprise endpoint protection. These platforms support portoperations, public safety, administrative systems, and business applications that operate 24x7.

The contractor will also support critical cybersecurity initiatives through vulnerability remediation, security patching, incident response, backup validation, disaster recovery readiness, and implementation of infrastructure security best practices. The role directly supports NC Ports’’ cybersecurity objectives and ongoing compliance efforts, including implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Security Cyber Risk Management Final Rule.

This is requested as a 12-month supplemental staffing resource to provide immediate operational capacity while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives, infrastructure lifecycle management, and increasing cybersecurity requirements.

VMware vSphere / ESXi administration

Windows Server administration (2019/2022)

Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP

Cisco UCS compute infrastructure

NetApp storage administration

SCCM/MECM and endpoint management

PowerShell and PowerCLI automation

Enterprise backup and disaster recovery

Vulnerability management and security patching

Endpoint protection and enterprise encryption

Microsoft clustering and high availability

Identity and authentication services (MFA, PKI, LDAP)

Enterprise virtualization and VDI support

Infrastructure monitoring and performance tuning

Incident response and root cause analysis

Enterprise networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls)

Technical documentation and change management