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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Infrastructure Administrator - **Company:** Vanderhouwen & Associates, Inc. - **Location:** Portland, OR, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,160.0 - $135,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** VoIP, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Network Diagrams, Routing, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Systems Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Firewall Services Module, Cisco - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.vanderhouwen.com/job_posting/infrastructure-administrator-73133/ ## About the Role Our client is seeking an IT Infrastructure Administrator to play a critical role in designing, maintaining, and optimizing their enterprise technology systems. This is a hands-on, senior-level position ideal for someone with deep technical infrastructure experience who is eager to learn, share knowledge, and collaborate with a team-oriented mindset. The right candidate brings strong expertise in Cisco and Windows environments, even without formal certifications or a degree., * No degree required - candidates with a passion for IT and strong foundational experience are encouraged to apply. * Minimum of three (3) years of hands-on experience designing and managing enterprise infrastructure environments. Experience should include cross-platform systems, advanced troubleshooting, and documentation of network/system architecture. * Strong background in Windows environments and Cisco network technologies (routing, switching, VoIP, firewalls). * Real-world experience is prioritized over certifications - formal degrees and Cisco certifications are not required. * Experience with virtualization, system monitoring, and scripting (e.g., PowerShell) is highly desirable. * Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team environment. * Curious, self-driven, and eager to continuously explore new tools and approaches. * Strong documentation and communication skills across both technical and non-technical audiences. * Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation for supporting various sites. ## Description * Design, deploy, and manage robust infrastructure solutions across network, server, and storage environments. * Lead infrastructure projects involving system upgrades, migrations, and performance optimization. * Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis. * Monitor and analyze system performance, security, and capacity; implement improvements as needed. * Develop and maintain clear documentation, including network diagrams, operating procedures, and support materials. * Mentor junior administrators and contribute to team development by sharing knowledge and tools. * Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to evaluate new technologies and recommend system enhancements. * Support system hardening, disaster recovery planning, and enforcement of access controls and firewall configurations. * Contribute to long-term IT strategy and infrastructure planning aligned with organizational goals. * Participate in an on-call rotation and provide support for multiple locations as needed. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)