Are you ready to take charge of a dynamic IT environment where you’ll lead critical infrastructure operations and ensure smooth, secure performance? This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, lead automation initiatives, and contribute to the design of scalable, high-availability systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love solving complex challenges, and are passionate about optimizing IT infrastructure, this role is for you.

This is a unique opportunity for a Data Center Systems Administrator who is passionate about innovation and efficiency. The role offers the chance to lead key infrastructure initiatives, optimize system performance, and shape the future of IT operations.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Operations & Incident Management:

• Oversee the daily management of IT systems, ensuring high performance and availability.
• Lead troubleshooting for system outages and performance issues, coordinating efforts with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct root cause analysis for major incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor resource utilization and proactively plan for capacity upgrades or optimizations.
• Implement and maintain robust security policies, including firewalls, access controls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Review and approve changes through participation in change control board meetings.
• Generate regular performance and capacity reports to provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Continuously identify and propose process improvements to enhance IT workflows and operational efficiency.

Infrastructure Planning & Automation:

• Lead automation initiatives, developing scripts and tools to streamline routine tasks and workflows.
• Collaborate on the design of new systems and major upgrades with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Evaluate and select vendors for hardware, software, and services, ensuring the best fit for infrastructure needs.
• Design and implement high-availability solutions for mission-critical systems.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning, including configuring and testing recovery sites for business continuity.
• Strategize cloud integration, balancing innovation with security and reliability.
• Design secure network architectures (e.g., DMZs, VLANs) to protect critical assets and segregate traffic.
• Develop comprehensive network security policies, including incident response plans and network segmentation rules.

Collaboration & Compliance:

• Collaborate effectively across teams to drive projects forward and resolve conflicts.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and industry standards.
• Maintain consistent, reliable attendance and availability, as required for this critical role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Expertise in data center infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, storage systems, and related hardware.
• Hands-on experience with system monitoring and log analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with advanced skills in project management, customer service, and leadership.
• Experience in virtualization, with proficiency in VMWare ESXi and Nutanix AHV.
• Expertise in Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI).
• Proficiency with server operating systems, including Microsoft Windows Server and Linux.
• Solid experience with network management and monitoring tools.
• Competence in Active Directory (AD) Management, Exchange Management, and Office 365.
• Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record in line with company policies.

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