IT Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Administrator

Job Description: IT Infrastructure Engineer / Systems Administrator

• Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Duration: 6 months
• GBaMS ReqID: 11035738
• Domain: IT Infrastructure / Power Plant Infrastructure
• Primary Focus: Windows Server Administration, VMware, Active Directory, and Infrastructure Migration

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Windows Server administration.
• Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy (GPO).
• DNS and DHCP administration.
• VMware vSphere and ESXi virtualization.
• Physical and virtual server infrastructure.
• Basic LAN/WAN networking.
• TCP/IP, VLANs, IP addressing, and subnetting.
• Routing and switching fundamentals.
• Server and network hardware installation.
• Backup and recovery procedures.
• Storage infrastructure fundamentals.
• Rack-and-stack activities.
• Fiber-optic and copper cabling.
• Patch panels and structured cabling.
• Infrastructure monitoring.
• Hardware and network connectivity troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure migration and cutover support.
• Technical documentation.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Site Infrastructure Assessment

• Perform onsite discovery and assessment of existing IT infrastructure at power plant locations.
• Review servers, network equipment, racks, UPS and power connectivity, storage, backup systems, cabling, endpoints, and IT rooms.
• Document existing infrastructure configurations and dependencies.
• Identify infrastructure gaps, technical risks, and potential migration challenges.
• Assess equipment-room readiness and physical infrastructure requirements.

2. Infrastructure Migration and Integration

• Support the migration of existing site infrastructure into the client's target enterprise environment.
• Coordinate server, endpoint, network, application, and infrastructure migration activities.
• Perform pre-migration readiness checks.
• Support post-migration validation and troubleshooting.
• Ensure infrastructure components are properly integrated into the enterprise environment.

3. Server and Virtualization Support

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and support Windows Server infrastructure.
• Support VMware vSphere and ESXi or equivalent virtualization environments.
• Assist with physical-to-virtual (P2V) migration activities.
• Support physical and virtual server deployment, configuration, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot server hardware, operating system, and virtualization issues.

4. Active Directory and Core Infrastructure Services

• Support Active Directory integration and domain connectivity.
• Configure and troubleshoot DNS and DHCP services.
• Support Group Policy configuration and administration.
• Troubleshoot authentication, domain connectivity, and access issues.
• Assist with Windows infrastructure integration during site migration.

5. Network Infrastructure Coordination

• Collaborate with network architects and engineers on switches, routers, firewalls, VLANs, IP addressing, WAN connectivity, and wireless requirements.
• Support physical network equipment installation and connectivity verification.
• Perform network patching and cable connectivity checks.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
• Coordinate with network teams to resolve infrastructure dependencies.

6. Physical Infrastructure and Cabling

• Assess server and network racks, patch panels, fiber and copper cabling, power connections, and equipment-room readiness.
• Perform rack-and-stack activities for servers and network equipment.
• Verify cable connectivity, labeling, and installation requirements.
• Coordinate with structured-cabling and field-service vendors for new installations and remediation.
• Support cabling testing and physical infrastructure readiness checks.

7. Backup, Storage, and Recovery

• Support backup and recovery requirements for site infrastructure.
• Validate backup readiness before migrations and major infrastructure changes.
• Assist with storage connectivity and configuration activities.
• Support infrastructure recovery and restoration procedures.
• Verify that appropriate recovery measures are in place before cutover activities.

8. Migration and Cutover Support

• Participate in infrastructure migration planning, implementation, cutover, and rollback activities.
• Provide onsite technical support during scheduled migrations.
• Perform pre-cutover readiness checks and post-cutover validation.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues during migration.
• Coordinate with specialized technical teams when escalation is required.
• Help minimize disruption to power plant operations during infrastructure changes.

9. Testing and Validation

• Perform post-migration validation of infrastructure services.
• Verify server, network, and endpoint connectivity.
• Validate Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and other core infrastructure services.
• Confirm that servers and virtual machines are functioning as expected.
• Document test results, issues, and corrective actions.

10. Monitoring and Documentation

• Monitor infrastructure health and availability.
• Troubleshoot hardware, server, and connectivity issues.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure inventory and configuration records.
• Document migration activities, technical dependencies, and troubleshooting steps.
• Prepare technical reports and provide status updates to project teams.

Key Skills and Keywords for Resume Search

• IT Infrastructure Engineer
• Infrastructure Support Engineer
• Systems Administrator
• Windows Server Administrator
• Windows Server
• Active Directory
• Group Policy (GPO)
• DNS and DHCP
• VMware vSphere
• VMware ESXi
• Virtualization
• Physical and Virtual Servers
• LAN/WAN
• TCP/IP
• VLANs and Subnetting
• Routing and Switching
• Server Hardware Installation
• Network Hardware Installation
• Backup and Recovery
• Storage Infrastructure
• Rack and Stack
• Fiber-Optic Cabling
• Copper Cabling
• Patch Panels
• Structured Cabling
• Infrastructure Monitoring
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Network Connectivity Troubleshooting
• Infrastructure Assessment
• Infrastructure Migration
• Physical-to-Virtual Migration (P2V)
• Migration and Cutover Support
• IT Infrastructure Integration
• Onsite Infrastructure Support
• Technical Documentation
• Power Plant Infrastructure

Pre-Screening Questions

• Do you have experience administering Windows Server environments?
• Have you worked with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP?
• Do you have hands-on experience with VMware vSphere or ESXi?
• Have you supported physical and virtual server infrastructure?
• Are you familiar with LAN/WAN networking, TCP/IP, VLANs, and subnetting?
• Do you have experience installing servers and network hardware?
• Have you worked with backup, recovery, and storage infrastructure?
• Are you comfortable performing rack-and-stack activities and working with fiber and copper cabling?
• Have you participated in infrastructure migrations, cutovers, or rollback activities?
• Can you provide onsite technical support and troubleshoot infrastructure issues at power plant locations?
• Are you experienced in documenting infrastructure assessments, configurations, and migration results?

Ideal Candidate Profile

• IT infrastructure professional with hands-on Windows Server, Active Directory, and VMware experience.
• Familiarity with DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, and core enterprise infrastructure services.
• Working knowledge of networking, physical cabling, server hardware, and storage.
• Experience supporting infrastructure assessments, migrations, and cutover activities.
• Comfortable performing onsite installation, rack-and-stack, troubleshooting, and validation tasks.
• Strong documentation, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.