The IT Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for ensuring the reliability, security, and optimal performance of the organization’s server and network infrastructure. This position is a six-month contract engagement intended to provide hands-on infrastructure support while transferring knowledge to an internal IT team member who will assume these responsibilities full-time. The successful candidate will be an experienced infrastructure professional capable of working independently with minimal ramp-up time while mentoring, coaching, and developing internal staff through daily operational activities, documentation, and best practices. This role requires strong technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a passion for knowledge transfer.  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned: • Administer and maintain physical and virtual servers. • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot network devices, including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure. • Manage and monitor data backups to ensure reliability and recoverability. • Monitor system and network performance to identify and resolve issues proactively. • Implement security measures to protect servers, network systems, and cloud resources. • Maintain accurate documentation of infrastructure configurations, procedures, and changes. • Track and manage IT hardware and software assets. • Collaborate with IT team members on infrastructure projects and initiatives. • Assist in disaster recovery planning, documentation, and testing. • Provide hands-on mentoring and day-to-day training for an internal Infrastructure Specialist to ensure a successful transition of responsibilities. • Develop standard operating procedures, technical documentation, and knowledge transfer materials. • Demonstrate infrastructure administration best practices and guide the internal team member through troubleshooting and problem resolution. • Provide helpdesk support during peak periods or staff shortages when necessary. • Self-motivated to complete assignments on time while providing guidance and mentorship to other IT staff. • Establish and maintain effective relationships with all levels of users. • Ensure an outstanding level of customer service by providing direct IT support throughout the organization. • Prioritize service issues based on multiple competing priorities and objectives. • Assist with maintaining computer room infrastructure, network cabling, and department documentation. • Non-business hour work may be required to perform maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting activities. • Prepare cost requests and assist with equipment procurement to meet business needs. • Ensure all technical support activities comply with global Harsco compliance standards and procedures. • Dependability, regular attendance, and the ability to work extended hours are required. • Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. • Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

We believe in doing what is right - for our customers, our people, our communities and the environment. Our Clean Earth division provides essential processing, treatment, disposal and recycling solutions for a wide range of complex, highly recurring waste streams such as hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil and dredged material. Our Harsco Environmental division is the premier provider of material processing and environmental services to the global steel and metals industries, pursuing a circular economy by giving byproducts a new purpose. We deliver solutions for a changing world, and our commitment to sustainability is rooted in our past and will define our future. Our vision is for Enviri Corporation is to be a global leader of environmental solutions in the markets and industries we serve.

IT Infrastructure Specialist

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