VMware/Windows/Network Admin

Job ID: 808260

Hybrid/Local VMware/Windows/Network Admin with vSphere/ESXi, Active Directory, Cisco, NetApp, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell/PowerCLI, DR/HA, Vulnerability management, Endpoint protection/encryption, MFA/PKI/LDAP, VDI experience

Location: Wilmington, NC (NCDOT PORTS)
Duration: 12 Months

Skills:
VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Required 5 Years
Windows Server administration (2019/2022) Required 5 Years
Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP Required 5 Years
Cisco UCS compute infrastructure Required 5 Years
NetApp storage administration Required 5 Years
SCCM/MECM and endpoint management Required 5 Years
PowerShell and PowerCLI automation Required 5 Years
Enterprise backup and disaster recovery Required 5 Years
Vulnerability management and security patching Required 5 Years
Endpoint protection and enterprise encryption Required 5 Years
Microsoft clustering and high availability Required 5 Years
Identity and authentication services (MFA, PKI, LDAP) Required 5 Years
Enterprise virtualization and VDI support Required 5 Years
Infrastructure monitoring and performance tuning Required 5 Years
Incident response and root cause analysis Required 5 Years
Enterprise networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching, firewalls) Required 5 Years
Technical documentation and change management Required 5 Years

Description:
The Senior Systems Administrator provides operational support for the enterprise infrastructure that enables the secure and reliable movement of cargo through the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City.

The manager has a strong preference for a candidate that can be onsite 1-3 days a week. However, he will consider waving this requirement for a strong candidate that's not local.
This position is responsible for maintaining the availability, security, and resiliency of core infrastructure including Windows Server, Active Directory, VMware virtualization, Cisco UCS compute, NetApp storage, endpoint management, identity services, disaster recovery, backup systems, and enterprise endpoint protection. These platforms support portoperations, public safety, administrative systems, and business applications that operate 24 7.

The contractor will also support critical cybersecurity initiatives through vulnerability remediation, security patching, incident response, backup validation, disaster recovery readiness, and implementation of infrastructure security best practices. The role directly supports NC Ports' cybersecurity objectives and ongoing compliance efforts, including implementation of the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Transportation Security Cyber Risk Management Final Rule.

This is requested as a 12-month supplemental staffing resource to provide immediate operational capacity while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives, infrastructure lifecycle management, and increasing cybersecurity requirements.