Cloud System & VoIP Administrator
Central Research, Inc.
- Hendersonville, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Category: FULL TIMELocation: Hendersonville, TN, USDescription:Cloud System & VoIP AdministratorLocation: Remote/Hendersonville, TN | Travel: Up to 10%
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain Public Trust (6C)
Employment Type: Full-time | Reports to: IT Infrastructure ManagerDrive Innovation. Deliver Security. Make a Real Impact.Central Research Inc. (CRI) is looking for a Cloud System & VoIP Administrator to lead the implementation and support of mission-critical IT infrastructure remotely but be in the office two days a week. You’ll be a key player in designing secure cloud environments, managing contact center systems, and ensuring compliance with some of the most rigorous industry standards — including PCI DSS, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.This is a high-impact role perfect for a tech-savvy problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, secure environments and is eager to grow into a top-tier subject matter expert.What You’ll Do
- Tier 2 & 3 escalation: Troubleshoot, resolve, and support advanced technical issues across systems, networks, and VoIP platforms.
- Build and maintain cloud infrastructure in Azure, AWS, and Microsoft environments.
- Administer NICE CXone Contact Center solutions, including IVR, call routing, and queue management.
- Ensure compliance with security frameworks: PCI DSS, FISMA, HIPAA, DFARS, ISO 27001, and NIST 800-53.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external consultants on system design, planning, and implementation.
- Mentor junior staff and foster a secure, proactive IT culture.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 4+ years of IT system administration experience (Windows environment)
- 1+ year of hands-on experience with:
- NICE CXone or similar VoIP systems
- Infrastructure support and troubleshooting at Tier 2 or 3
- U.S. Citizenship (required for Public Trust clearance)
- NICE CXone Certification
- Microsoft Azure Certification
- Strong Tier 3 experience with:
- ZScaler, Microsoft Server OS, Azure AVD, MS Entra, O365
- 3+ years in a PCI DSS-compliant or regulated environment
- VoIP & telephony (SIP, IVR, call flow design)
- Cloud platform expertise (Azure/AWS)
- Backup, SAN, server infrastructure
- PowerShell scripting, automation
- Incident response and documentation
- Understanding of STIGs, ITIL, and NIST 800-53 standards
- Clear and confident communicator (oral & written)
- Occasional weekend or evening support required
- Travel up to 10%
- Supports multiple office locations and remote teams
- Must be able to work in high-pressure, fast-response environments