Manage a team of System Administrators, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development.
Ensure the team delivers high-quality support and project implementation in a timely manner.
Conduct performance evaluations and handle any personnel issues.
Oversee the deployment and management of infrastructure solutions both on-premise and in cloud environments.
Lead and participate in system initiatives and new projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Provide Tier I - Tier III support for all infrastructure systems and resolve escalated support tickets.
Collaborate with IT staff to determine specific needs and implement appropriate technical solutions.
Analyze and resolve network-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
Design and configure new systems and technology, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
Troubleshoot and independently resolve complex technical issues.
Conduct after-hours maintenance as needed to minimize disruption to operations.
Travel to newly acquired sites for discovery and implementation, as necessary.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 10 years of IT infrastructure experience, with at least 1-2 years in a Project management role.
Proven experience with Microsoft technology, services, and support.
Strong expertise in Azure-based technology, including Azure AD, Intune, M365, etc.
Proficiency in PowerShell or other scripting languages preferred.
Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project timelines and priorities, identifying technical risks and dependencies, and communicating project status to technical and business stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead Data Center Migrations, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, system implementations, technology rollouts, and newly acquired site deployments
In-depth understanding of corporate networking and systems infrastructure, including MPLS, VPN, network connectivity, Internet access, exchange, servers, etc.
Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical problems concisely and professionally to both technical and non-technical audiences.