Information Technology Infrastructure Administrator

Orange Water And Sewer Authority (NC); Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Certification bonus

Leave carryover

Job summary

Orange Water And Sewer Authority (NC) seeks an IT Infrastructure Administrator to maintain and optimize the organization’s IT backbone. You will manage servers, networks, storage, and virtualization, ensuring performance and security across environments.

Responsibilities include monitoring, troubleshooting, backup and disaster recovery, capacity planning, and cross‑functional collaboration with IT support, development, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field and equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in IT infrastructure administration or equivalent.
• Proficiency configuring and managing Windows and Linux servers, networking gear, and virtualization technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure (servers, networks, storage, virtualization).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure availability of critical systems.
• Collaborate with security team to implement robust security measures and access controls.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

Hyper-V

Azure

Networking

Security Best Practices

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Hyper-V

Azure

Job 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!

Team members are our mostimportant resource. OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.