IT Infrastructure Project Engineer

IT Infrastructure Engineer

Opportunity: Contract- this could be 20 - 40 hours a week

Schedule: Hybrid and flexible schedule -onsite Monday or Tuesday (or ideally both) 8am-5pm - other days can be flexible on other days and hours in the week

Location: Concord, NC

Pay: $40-$45

Summary:

This role involves Level 1-3 support on infrastructure, managing network and system operations, ensuring cybersecurity compliance, and leading a team responsible for maintaining hardware, software, cloud services, and IT security. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure management, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity best practices.

Network & Security

Maintain and enhance network performance, including LAN, WAN, SDWAN, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless networks.

Implement cybersecurity measures to protect IT assets and data.

Ensure compliance with industry security frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001).

Monitor system logs and respond to security incidents. Cloud & Virtualization

Oversee cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).

Manage virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V or VMware.

Optimize cloud costs and resource allocation. Team Leadership & Support

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Provide technical support and troubleshoot escalated IT issues. Compliance & Best Practices

Ensure IT infrastructure aligns with regulatory and compliance standards.

Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices.

Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends. Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - not required.

Expertise in network administration, server management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.

Experience with ITSM tools, monitoring solutions, and automation tools.

Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP, Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, ITIL, or PMP are a plus.

Problem-solving, and communication skills.

Category Code: JN008, JN004