Infrastructure Administrator

Title: Infrastructure Administrator
Location: Fargo, ND (Hybrid)
Job Type: Permanent
Compensation: $80,000-$90,000
Industry: Information Technology

Key Technical Skills:

• Virtualization – Hyper?V and/or VMware

• Windows Server & Microsoft 365 – AD, Azure AD, core M365 services

• Networking & Security – Firewalls, L2/L3 networking, NAT, DMZ

• ???????Backup & Disaster Recovery – Backup, restore, DR planning/execution

• Storage Systems – SAN/NAS, enterprise storage & protection

About the Role
We are partnering with a long-established, employee-owned Managed Services Provider supporting hundreds of organizations across the Midwest. Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to innovation, our client provides comprehensive IT solutions that help businesses operate securely and efficiently.
We are seeking an Infrastructure Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. This position plays a critical role in managing, maintaining, and optimizing customer infrastructure while contributing to the design and implementation of modern server and network solutions.???????

• Manage and maintain virtualization environments (Hyper-V / VMware)
• Perform routine system maintenance, updates, and hardware/software optimization
• Administer security technologies including firewalls, antivirus, and intrusion detection systems
• Monitor system performance, capacity, and availability
• Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including network diagrams and configurations
• Provide onsite and remote technical support to end users
• Research and design system architecture best practices
• Lead or support disaster recovery planning and execution
• Communicate proactively with customers regarding project and incident progress
• Document all customer interactions and incident resolutions clearly and accurately
• Identify opportunities for service improvements through process, tools, or technology
• Collaborate with Engineers and Solutions Architects on solution design and implementation
• Participate actively in team communication and knowledge sharing
• Pursue ongoing personal and professional development, including industry certifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting networks, servers, operating systems, storage, and/or cloud environments
• Ability to follow established procedures and technical standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including detailed documentation
• Experience with enterprise network-attached storage, including management and data protection
• Ability to design and deploy solutions in large-scale, mission-critical, multi-petabyte storage environments
• Experience managing enterprise storage and backup systems
• Skills in scripting and/or automation technologies
• Strong consulting mindset with the ability to understand customer needs beyond technical requirements
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team and maintain transparent communication

• Certifications: MS-102, MD-102, AZ-900

• Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Server
• Virtualization platforms
• SAN technologies
• Firewall technologies, NAT, DMZ, and security policies
• L2/L3 networking
• VoIP telephony
• SSO, Federation, Multifactor Authentication
• Backup, recovery, and archiving strategies

Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!