Infrastructure Architect

Infrastructure Architect

Benefits of Working at UNCW:
Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range: Determined based on qualifications and/or experience.
Vacancy Number: E1519
Competency Level:
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Infrastructure Operations Services - 55120
Division: Business Affairs - 35000 Division

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
Infrastructure & Operations Services is responsible for the planning, installation, management and support of UNCW's central computing and storage infrastructure. This includes the infrastructure supporting advanced research computing, distance education and other academic initiatives.

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:
The Infrastructure Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and architecting systems across a variety of technologies. They will work with multiple teams to assist in architecture design and troubleshooting complex issues.

Key Responsibilities: Server Administration:
Manage and maintain Windows and Linux servers, ensuring optimal performance and security. Develop strategies to streamline common Server Administration tasks such as patching, OS upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
Infrastructure Administration: Oversee the design and planning of storage solutions, virtualization technologies, and data center operations.
Cloud Architecture:
Design, implement, and manage cloud solutions using Azure or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
M365 Design and Architecture: Develop and maintain Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring they meet organizational needs.
Database Administration: Assist in the design of an efficient and powerful database architecture for UNCW's application and reporting needs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT architecture or a similar role.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: server administration (Linux and Windows), infrastructure administration, cloud architecture, M365 design and architecture, or database administration. One of these areas must be in Linux administration or Database design and administration as these are critical needs.
• Experience with cloud architecture.
• Experience in Microsoft 365 design and architecture.
• Solid understanding of database administration and optimization.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Red Hat Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect, etc.).
• Experience with Azure or OCI cloud architecture specifically.
• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python).
• Strong Linux skills
• Experience working in Higher Education or government.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of storage, virtualization, and data center management.
• Proficiency in Windows and Linux server administration.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: E1519
Job Posting Date: 04/15/2026
Posting Close Date: 5/15/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39100