IT Infrastructure Specialist- Network & VPN

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting in Orlando, FL is seeking an IT Infrastructure Specialist – Network & VPN to maintain, secure, and optimize enterprise network, VPN environments, servers, and core IT systems.

This hands-on role focuses on enterprise networking, VPN technologies, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, security, and reliability, with on-site work and occasional after-hours support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or Infrastructure Support.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking and VPN technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and routing.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VLANs, and routing.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot VPN solutions and secure remote connectivity.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows networking services.
• Support and maintain Hyper-V virtualization environments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Monitor network and infrastructure performance, availability, reliability, and capacity.
• Manage enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex server, network, VPN, virtualization, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Implement infrastructure upgrades, system enhancements, and network improvements.
• Apply security patches, firmware updates, operating system updates, and other infrastructure maintenance.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices across network and server environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Support office infrastructure and participate in IT projects across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain reliable, secure, and scalable technology infrastructure.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents when required.

Skills

Enterprise Networking

VPN Administration

Windows Server

Tools

Hyper-V

SQL Server

Active Directory

Job description

IT Infrastructure Specialist – Network & VPN

Location: Orlando, FL

Work Arrangement: In-Office

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000–$110,000

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Specialist – Network & VPN to maintain, secure, and optimize the organization's network infrastructure, VPN environments, servers, and core IT systems.

This is a hands-on infrastructure role with a strong focus on enterprise networking, VPN technologies, Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, infrastructure security, and system reliability.

The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting complex technical issues, improving infrastructure performance, and taking ownership of systems that need to remain secure, scalable, and highly available.

What You'll Do

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise network infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, wireless networks, VLANs, and routing.
• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot VPN solutions and secure remote connectivity.
• Manage and maintain Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows networking services.
• Support and maintain Hyper-V virtualization environments.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Monitor network and infrastructure performance, availability, reliability, and capacity.
• Manage enterprise storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex server, network, VPN, virtualization, operating system, and connectivity issues.
• Implement infrastructure upgrades, system enhancements, and network improvements.
• Apply security patches, firmware updates, operating system updates, and other infrastructure maintenance.
• Implement and maintain cybersecurity best practices across network and server environments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Support office infrastructure and participate in IT projects across multiple locations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maintain reliable, secure, and scalable technology infrastructure.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and provide after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents when required.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in Systems Administration, Network Administration, or Infrastructure Support.
• Strong hands-on experience with enterprise networking and VPN technologies.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, and routing.
• Strong experience administering Microsoft Windows Server environments.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows networking.
• Experience supporting Hyper-V virtualization.
• Experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Strong understanding of network and infrastructure security principles.
• Experience managing backup, storage, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure and networking problems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and technical projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Experience

• Linux server administration.
• Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• PowerShell scripting and automation.
• Network monitoring and performance-management tools.
• Docker or Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible.
• Microsoft, Cisco, Azure, VMware, Linux, or networking certifications.

Key Technical Skills

• Enterprise Networking
• VPN Administration & Troubleshooting
• Firewalls, Switches & Routers
• VLANs & Routing
• Windows Server
• Active Directory & Group Policy
• DNS & DHCP
• Hyper-V
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Network Security
• Backup & Disaster Recovery
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• Server & Network Troubleshooting

Work Environment

• Full-time, in-office position in Orlando, FL.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
• Occasional after-hours work may be necessary for maintenance windows or critical incidents.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer-based work.
• Ability to occasionally lift and install IT equipment weighing up to 55 pounds.

Ideal Candidate

You're a hands-on infrastructure professional who enjoys solving complex network and systems problems and taking ownership through resolution.

You're equally comfortable troubleshooting a VPN or network connectivity issue, administering Windows infrastructure, supporting virtualization, and identifying opportunities to improve security, performance, and reliability.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT infrastructure professional who wants broad ownership across networking, VPNs, servers, virtualization, security, and core enterprise systems.

You'll have the opportunity to improve infrastructure reliability, implement new technologies, solve challenging technical problems, and directly contribute to a secure and scalable technology environment.