Infrastructure Administrator

EPMA; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

EPMA is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Administrator to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise IT infrastructure. The role emphasizes hands-on work with Windows Servers, Cisco networking, Active Directory, VMware, and enterprise storage to ensure reliable IT operations.

This hybrid position in Houston (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) is contract-to-hire and requires strong analytical, documentation, and collaboration with service desk and application teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years IT infrastructure administration.
• Hands-on Windows server experience.
• Networking knowledge: TCP/IP, routers, switches.
• AD, Group Policy, and core Windows services experience.
• Server/workstation hardware install/config.
• Infrastructure security, patching, backup and recovery.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related

Tools

Windows Server

Cisco Networking

Active Directory

VMware

NetApp storage

SCCM

Linux basics

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technically capable Infrastructure Administrator to support, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance enterprise IT infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience supporting Windows Servers, Cisco networking, Active Directory, VMware, enterprise storage, and network security systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and maintain reliable IT operations.

Title - Infrastructure Administrator

Type – Contract to Hire

Location – Houston, TX - Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Industry – Environmental Solution

W2 employment only

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 3 years of IT infrastructure, systems administration, network administration, or related IT support experience.
• Hands‑on experience supporting Windows workstation and server operating systems.
• Working knowledge of LAN/WAN networking, TCP/IP, routers, switches, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience administering or supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, and core Windows infrastructure services.
• Experience installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting server and workstation hardware.
• Familiarity with infrastructure security, patch management, backup, and recovery processes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to resolve technical incidents and collaborate with Service Desk, infrastructure, and application support teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT infrastructure or network administration experience.
• Strong hands‑on Cisco networking experience.
• Experience managing enterprise LAN/WAN environments and network security systems.
• Experience with VMware ESX/virtualization and Citrix XenDesktop.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, and SharePoint Online.
• Experience with NAS/SAN storage systems, particularly NetApp.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Experience with SCCM, RAID, and enterprise patch management.
• Familiarity with identity management technologies, including SSO, MFA, and ADFS.
• Experience with infrastructure monitoring, capacity management, and disaster recovery.
• Knowledge of batch scripting and infrastructure automation.
• A+, Network+, CCNA, or relevant Microsoft certifications.
• Experience supporting infrastructure upgrades and providing technical guidance to junior IT staff.