We are seeking a senior network administrator, Sr. Archictecture Design engineer with expertise in Linux, complex infrustructre. The role involves hands on network infrastructure arch redesign and rebuild, ensuring security protocols are in place, and troubleshooting network issues. The ideal candidate will have experience with Linux, Node, Java, Docker, Apache2, Tailscale, SSH, Phyton cybersecurity, router Ubiq and switch, Dginx, reverse proxies, cloudflare, API and extensive network security, and be able to work independently to resolve complex problems.

VincaTech1 is looking for an experienced Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Engineer for project-based engagements involving employee workstation investigations, Microsoft 365 forensic analysis, insider threat investigations, and incident response. The initial engagement involves conducting a targeted forensic review of a Windows workstation and Microsoft 365 environment to determine whether suspicious activity occurred during approximately the last 90–120 days. This is not a litigation support matter, but the work must follow sound forensic practices and produce a professional report suitable for executive review. This is a contract position with the opportunity for future forensic and cybersecurity projects. Required Experience 7+ years of Digital Forensics and Incident Response experience Experience conducting Windows workstation forensic investigations Experience with Microsoft 365 security investigations Experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Experience with Microsoft Purview Audit Logs Experience with Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Experience investigating insider threats Experience building forensic timelines Experience analyzing Windows Event Logs Experience investigating file access, USB activity, browser history, downloads, and user activity Experience reviewing email activity, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams logs Strong report writing skills Must have experience with several of the following: Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Microsoft 365 Defender Microsoft Purview Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft Sentinel (preferred) FTK EnCase Magnet AXIOM X-Ways Forensics Velociraptor KAPE Autopsy Sysinternals PowerShell

About the Engagement We're seeking an experienced ManageEngine consultant to advise our IT team on the strategy, architecture, and best-practice use of our ManageEngine environment for our macOS device fleet. This is an advisory engagement rather than a hands-on administration role — we need an expert who can assess our current setup, recommend improvements, and guide our internal team through implementation of best practices across the ManageEngine suite, with particular attention to Endpoint Central and macOS application deployment. Scope of Work • Assess our current ManageEngine environment (Endpoint Central and related modules) for our macOS fleet and identify gaps, risks, and inefficiencies. • Advise on macOS application deployment strategy: PKG/DMG packaging standards, silent-install practices, deployment policies, and staged/phased rollout approaches. • Recommend best practices for macOS patch and OS update management scheduling and compliance within Endpoint Central. • Guide troubleshooting of recurring or complex macOS deployment failures (agent connectivity, package errors, dependency conflicts). • Advise on software repository/catalog structure, version control, and lifecycle management. • Provide recommendations on reporting, dashboards, and compliance monitoring for deployment and patch status. • Advise on integration of Endpoint Central with other IT systems (MDM, ITSM, security tooling). • Review and recommend improvements to existing deployment documentation and runbooks. • Provide knowledge transfer and light coaching to internal IT staff to build long-term self-sufficiency. • Participate in periodic strategy or check-in calls (cadence to be defined based on engagement scope). Required Experience • Extensive hands-on background administering and architecting ManageEngine solutions, particularly Endpoint Central (Desktop Central), in production environments. • Demonstrated expertise in macOS application packaging and deployment (PKG, DMG) and silent-install methodologies at scale. • Strong understanding of macOS endpoint management and patch management practices. • Track record advising or consulting for organizations on ManageEngine strategy, not just day-to-day administration. • Ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for both IT staff and leadership. • Comfortable working in a short-term or part-time advisory capacity alongside an internal IT team. Preferred Qualifications • ManageEngine Endpoint Central certification or equivalent vendor credential. • Prior consulting/advisory engagements with mid-size or enterprise IT teams. • Experience integrating ManageEngine with MDM platforms (Jamf, Intune, Kandji, etc.). • Familiarity with IT asset management and software license compliance practices. • Scripting background (Bash/zsh) to advise on macOS automation opportunities. Engagement Details • Flexible engagement structure: project-based assessment, ongoing retainer, or ad hoc advisory hours — open to discussion. • Available for calls during business hours.

Join Corestead Consulting Group to support a community health center (FQHC) to reduce single- point-of-failure and key-person risk. This role will also work to get the health center's environment properly documented and build proper governance for their IT environment as a whole. We’re looking for a senior infrastructure engineer who can make an environment better mapped, more resilient, and less dependent on any one individual.

Part-Time Contract (10–20 Hours/Week Initially) About the Project I'm looking for a highly organized, systems-oriented professional to build and implement a complete Digital Asset Management (DAM) system for my family, businesses, and growing media brands. This is not a typical virtual assistant position. The primary responsibility is to design, organize, document, and maintain the digital infrastructure that will support years of content creation and protect a lifetime of family memories. This is a project-based role with the opportunity to become an ongoing part of our team. The Mission Build a professional-grade Digital Asset Management (DAM) system from the ground up. The end goal is that every photo, video, document, and digital asset has a permanent home, is properly backed up, and can be located in seconds. The system should be simple, scalable, secure, and easy for future team members to understand. Phase 1 — Build Our Digital Media Headquarters A brand-new Mac mini will serve as our permanent Digital Media Headquarters. This computer will remain powered on full-time and act as the central hub for: Digital Asset Management File Organization Media Storage Cloud Synchronization Local Backups Remote Collaboration Archive Management One of your primary responsibilities is designing and implementing the complete architecture of this workstation. Initial Project Scope Digital Asset Audit Conduct a complete inventory of every digital storage location including: External hard drives SSDs USB drives SD cards Apple Photos Google Photos MacBook Mac mini Camera footage iPhone media Legacy folders Business assets Deliverable: A complete inventory of all digital assets. Architecture Design Design a scalable Digital Asset Management system. This includes: Folder hierarchy Drive organization Naming conventions Permissions Archive strategy Collaboration workflow Backup workflow Documentation The objective is to build the system correctly from the beginning instead of continually reorganizing it. Mac Mini Buildout Configure the Mac mini as an always-on Digital Media Headquarters. Responsibilities include: macOS configuration Storage architecture External drive organization User account setup Folder permissions Remote access configuration Shared workspace configuration Performance optimization Documentation of the entire system Storage Architecture Design and implement: Active Project Drive Media Archive Drive Local Backup Drive Cloud Backup Integration Every storage device should have a clearly documented purpose. File Organization Organize and migrate assets into the new system. Tasks include: Folder organization File renaming Duplicate identification Archive migration Metadata preservation where practical Folder cleanup Nothing should be permanently deleted until it has been verified and backed up. Backup Strategy Implement a reliable backup strategy. Examples include: Local backups Cloud backups Backup verification Disaster recovery planning The objective is that no important file exists in only one location. Workflow Design Design a repeatable workflow for all future media. Example: Import footage ↓ Organize ↓ Rename ↓ Editor receives project ↓ Review ↓ Archive ↓ Verify backups ↓ Project complete Document this process so future team members can follow it consistently. Documentation Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for: Folder structure Naming conventions Import process Archive process Backup verification Remote editor workflow Future onboarding The documentation should allow someone new to understand and maintain the system with minimal guidance. Skills We're Looking For Exceptional organizational skills Experience with Digital Asset Management (DAM) Strong macOS knowledge Apple Photos Google Photos External storage management Dropbox and/or Google Drive Backup strategy Process documentation Attention to detail Independent problem-solving Excellent written communication Experience supporting photographers, videographers, YouTubers, or creative agencies is a strong plus. What Success Looks Like At the end of this project: Every digital asset has a permanent location. Every storage device has a defined purpose. The Mac mini operates as our permanent Digital Media Headquarters. Editors can easily receive and return projects. Family memories are safely organized and protected. Business assets are easy to locate. Cloud and local backups are functioning and verified. Future media follows a documented workflow. The entire system is fully documented for long-term maintenance. Future Opportunity This project may evolve into an ongoing role responsible for maintaining our Digital Asset Management system and supporting future media operations as our team grows. To Apply Please include: A brief introduction about yourself. Examples of similar organization or Digital Asset Management projects you've completed. Your experience with the Apple ecosystem and macOS. Your preferred tools for organizing large photo and video libraries. A short explanation of how you would approach organizing approximately 10–20 years of digital photos, videos, documents, and multiple external hard drives into one scalable system. Your hourly rate and general availability. Applicants who demonstrate strong systems thinking, documentation skills, and attention to detail will receive priority consideration.

We are seeking a part-time experienced Managed IT Services Project Manager to lead our upcoming projects focused on IT help desk, Network and Security Operations. The ideal candidate MUST have a strong background in - Onboarding new clients, - managing internal IT service teams, - managing and communicating customer expectations, - managing to a project plan, - ensuring timely delivery of projects, and - maintaining high levels of client satisfaction. You MUST be a critical thinker and one that doesn't just coordinate schedules. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and excellent project management and excellent communication skills, we want to hear from you! Prior Managed IT Services experience is a MUST!!!

Please apply only if you live within 30 miles of Saratoga Springs, New York, and can provide in-home support, with in-home references. This is not a remote position. I’m looking for a highly knowledgeable, reliable, and trustworthy person to provide occasional in-home technology support. Initially, I need someone to: -Assess several pieces of equipment that may need to be replaced, including computers, modem/router, Wi-Fi mesh system and nodes, printers, and related technology -Recommend the appropriate replacement equipment -Install and configure all new equipment, troubleshoot the entire setup, and ensure all household computers, printers, televisions, phones, and other connected devices are properly reconnected and working -Fully install and configure a new Windows computer and equipment I already have -Transfer files, applications, accounts, and settings from my current computer -Replace and configure my modem/router and optimize Wi-Fi coverage throughout the house -Make sure everything is properly connected, organized, secure, and working together -It would also be helpful to find someone who can advise and assist me with Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace products. After the initial setup, I would like to establish an ongoing relationship with someone I can contact for future installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting as needed. I’m fairly technology-capable myself, but I’d like someone who is more knowledgeable, efficient, patient, and good at explaining things. One thing I want to mention upfront: I keep a very clean, shoes-off home and ask anyone working inside to wear the booties I provide and wash their hands upon arrival. Please apply only if you are comfortable with that. After initial set up, some ongoing support could be provided remotely when possible, but definitely need someone who can do a lot of set up in person initially When applying, please include: -The town where you live and your approximate distance from Saratoga Springs -Your experience with Windows computers, home networking, mesh Wi-Fi, modems, Microsoft 365, and Google Workspace -Whether you regularly provide in-home support -Your hourly rate and availability -Do you have in home references

UniFi WiFi Troubleshooting – Small business (Remote) We run a UniFi network at a site and need help stabilizing wireless connectivity for our staff laptops. Clear expectations about the task / deliverables Diagnose and resolve WiFi reliability issues (e.g. drops / slow roaming / intermittent disconnects — describe your exact symptoms here) on a UniFi Dream Machine SE (UDM-SE). Environment: UDM-SE connected directly to the Verizon ONT, two USW Pro 48 PoE switches, and UniFi access point(s). All laptops connect wirelessly to the UniFi AP; ~17 desktops are wired. Tune AP settings (channels/width, band steering, min RSSI/roaming, TX power, fast roaming) and confirm clean DNS resolution for wireless clients (internal DNS is our Windows Server DC). Deliverable: stable wireless for all laptops plus a short write-up of what was changed and why. Skills required Strong hands-on UniFi / Ubiquiti experience (UniFi Network app, UDM-SE, UniFi APs, PoE switching). Wireless RF troubleshooting (interference, coverage, roaming, channel planning). Working knowledge of DNS/DHCP and VLAN basics; comfortable in a Windows AD-backed network. Good communication Remote engagement via screen share / RDP session with our engineer, who handles the server and DC side. Clear, plain-language explanations of findings and changes; flag anything that could affect uptime before applying. How we like to work Remote-first; changes made during agreed maintenance windows to avoid disrupting the clinic. Document every change. Do not modify the domain controller, DNS, or DHCP without coordinating with our engineer.

Azure ExpressRoute Consultant (Short-Term Contract) We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Azure networking consultant to assist one of our customers with provisioning and configuring an Azure ExpressRoute connection. The customer has already decided to use ExpressRoute but needs an expert to guide them through the Azure setup and work with their connectivity provider. Scope of Work * Review the customer’s Azure environment and subscription. * Create and configure an Azure ExpressRoute circuit. * Generate and provide the ExpressRoute Service Key. * Coordinate with the customer’s telecommunications provider or carrier to complete provisioning. * Configure Azure private peering (and Microsoft peering if required). * Validate BGP configuration and routing. * Verify end-to-end connectivity. * Document the completed configuration and provide knowledge transfer to the customer’s IT team. Required Skills * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure networking. * Hands-on experience deploying Azure ExpressRoute. * Strong understanding of: * Azure Virtual Networks (VNets) * ExpressRoute Gateways * Azure networking architecture * BGP routing * Private Peering * Network Security Groups * Route Tables * Experience working with telecommunications providers during ExpressRoute provisioning. * Ability to troubleshoot connectivity, routing, and DNS issues. * Excellent communication skills and ability to work directly with customer IT teams. Preferred Qualifications * Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-700, AZ-104, Azure Solutions Architect, or equivalent). * Previous experience implementing ExpressRoute for healthcare or enterprise environments. * Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking and VPN failover. * Experience connecting on-premises data centers to Azure. Engagement * Short-term consulting engagement (approximately 5–20 hours depending on the customer’s environment). * Remote work. * Immediate availability preferred. When applying, please include: * Number of Azure ExpressRoute deployments you have completed. * Relevant Azure certifications. * Brief description of your most recent ExpressRoute implementation. * Availability over the next one to two weeks.

We need someone to help with IT-related issues such as Google Workspace, email user management. domain management, and computer issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems efficiently. This is a part-time role requiring intermediate proficiency who is generally available to assist same day within a few hours (weekdays).