Information Technology Infrastructure Administrator

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA); Carrboro (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health, dental, vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Cell phone stipend

Bonus for certifications

Job summary

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) in Carrboro, North Carolina seeks an Infrastructure Administrator to lead the design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of our IT infrastructure. You will manage Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms, and network gear while coordinating with security and operations teams to ensure reliable service across critical systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT/CS or related field and at least four years of relevant experience, plus

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience as Infrastructure Administrator or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field, or equivalent.
• Experience configuring Windows and Linux servers and networking equipment.
• Familiarity with Azure and hybrid infrastructure setups.
• Strong security practices knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Certifications such as Network+, Security+ are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot to ensure availability.
• Collaborate with security team to implement robust security measures.
• Establish and maintain data backup and disaster recovery procedures.
• Analyze capacity and performance trends and recommend upgrades.
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT support, development, and operations teams.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Windows & Linux servers

Networking equipment

Virtualization (Hyper-V)

Azure (cloud)

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Communication

Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Tools

Hyper-V

Azure

Job description

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. Pay and Benefits include:

• Salary Range is $80,682 - $120,918
• 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. Weprovide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.This recruitment will closeOctober 2, 2026.