Infrastructure Team Lead

*** MUST BE LOCAL TO HOUSTON ***

JOB TITLE: Infrastructure Team Lead

LOCATION: Spring, Texas

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Commercial & Government Maritime Sector

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Contract to Perm

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Seeking a highly skilled and experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to provide leadership and technical expertise across a hybrid IT environment supporting both commercial and government maritime operations. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of secure, standardized infrastructure environments and has hands-on experience with Windows Server, NetApp, Linux, VMware, and Hyper-V. Exposure to Citrix environments, while not required, is a plus.

This role requires a leader who can bridge the gap between operational excellence and regulatory compliance, ensuring systems meet NIST and STIG standards while maintaining high availability, scalability, and performance across diverse maritime business operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for the administration, monitoring, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems.

Oversee the daily operations of Windows Server, Linux, VMware, Hyper-V, and NetApp storage platforms across on-premises and hybrid cloud environments.

Ensure all systems meet security, configuration, and compliance requirements as defined by CMMC Level 2, NIST 800-171, STIG, and internal IT governance frameworks.

Partner with cybersecurity teams to ensure alignment of system configurations and vulnerability remediation practices.

Design and implement scalable solutions supporting both classified and unclassified maritime systems in compliance with government standards.

Coordinate infrastructure upgrades, patch management, disaster recovery testing, and capacity planning initiatives.

Collaborate with application and network teams to maintain optimal system performance, network resiliency, and security posture across maritime and office sites.

Develop and maintain detailed infrastructure documentation, SOPs, and automation scripts to support standardization and efficiency.

Serve as the technical escalation point for complex issues impacting mission-critical infrastructure systems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Bachelor s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or senior engineering role.

Technical Expertise (in priority):

Linux (OEL/RHEL) systems administration.

VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and virtual infrastructure management.

NetApp storage systems (SAN/NAS, replication, and snapshots).

Windows Server (2016 2022) and Active Directory architecture and management.

Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops (preferred but not required).

Strong knowledge of network fundamentals a plus (DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewalls).

Familiarity with Azure or other cloud environments is a plus.

Compliance Knowledge:

Demonstrated exposure to NIST 800-171, STIG, and CMMC compliance requirements in mixed commercial/government IT environments.

Certifications (Preferred):

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server or Azure Administrator / Architect

VMware Certified Professional (VCP)

NetApp Certified Implementation Engineer (NCIE)

CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or equivalent

Core Competencies:

Proven leadership and mentoring skills within technical teams.

Strong understanding of maritime operations and the unique demands of secure, distributed IT environments.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities.

Commitment to standardization, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Ability to operate effectively in hybrid environments serving both commercial and government clients.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT:

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Staffing Company - Operating Systems Inc. (OSI)

OSI provides technical services on either a project basis, long-term support basis or permanent basis for midsize to Fortune 500 companies located in the Houston area. Since 1989, we have placed employees in all levels of support and services ranging from entry-level technicians to high-level application programmers.

OSI offers a compensation package including:

- Compensation: OSI consistently pays a higher percentage of gross billing rate than its competitors; in most cases up to 75% of the client's billing rate

- Medical Insurance: Company paid medical insurance; optional coverage available for spouse and children

- Long term Disability

- 401K

- Workers Compensation Insurance

For more information on OSI, please visit our website at ;/p>

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