Infrastructure Administrator

Summary

Join our team as an Infrastructure Administrator and manage and maintain our organization's public cloud infrastructure and on-premises systems. Ensure the stability, security, and optimal performance of our IT infrastructure. You will handle system administration, infrastructure management, security protocols, storage solutions, and more. Effective documentation, collaboration, and communication are essential. This remote position requires approximately 50% travel. The role demands a strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), virtualization, Kubernetes, and system administration.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in infrastructure administration or a similar role
• Strong knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, KVM)
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Solid understanding of system administration, including Linux and Windows servers
• Familiarity with storage management solutions and best practices
• Experience in backup and recovery planning and execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage cloud-based infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost efficiency
• Implement cloud security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Administer and maintain virtualized environments using technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM
• Optimize virtual machine performance and resource allocation
• Perform regular updates and patches to virtualization software
• Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters to support containerized applications
• Monitor cluster health, performance, and security
• Automate deployment and scaling of applications using Kubernetes
• Manage and maintain servers, both physical and virtual, ensuring high availability and performance
• Perform routine system updates, patches, and configurations
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in a timely manner
• Oversee the overall health and performance of the IT infrastructure
• Implement infrastructure improvements and upgrades
• Ensure infrastructure is scalable and can support business growth
• Manage and maintain storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage
• Monitor storage performance and capacity, ensuring data integrity and availability
• Implement storage best practices and disaster recovery solutions
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery plans to protect data and systems
• Perform regular backups and test recovery procedures
• Ensure compliance with data retention policies
• Monitor and analyze infrastructure capacity and resource utilization
• Plan and implement capacity upgrades to meet future demand
• Optimize resource allocation to ensure efficient use of infrastructure
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations, processes, and procedures
• Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to relevant stakeholders
• Create and maintain technical manuals and guides for internal use
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to support their infrastructure needs
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and provide status updates
• Participate in team meetings, project planning, and coordination activities

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, CKA)

Benefits

• Remote work
• Domestic/International travel up to 50%