Tech Stack
AzureCloudDNSFirewallsLinuxUnixVMwareVoIP
About the role
- Lead cross-functional IT teams across Cloud Support and Data Center operations, providing mentorship, resource allocation, and alignment with organizational goals
- Oversee infrastructure initiatives, including HCI cluster deployments, data center lifecycle refreshes, and firewall/vendor migrations
- Manage virtualization platforms and drive migrations from VMware ESXi to Microsoft Hyper-V
- Direct network, server, and storage projects, and establish enterprise monitoring and access control systems
- Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 services (Intune, Entra, Exchange, Azure AD)
- Coordinate Agile planning through Azure DevOps and assist the Director of IT in day-to-day operations
- Collaborate with SecOps and Support Desk to implement security systems, enforce RBAC/least-privilege, and ensure continuity and disaster recovery practices
- Act as technical escalation point and support IT staff lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, training, and professional development
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive IT experience in systems administration, infrastructure management, or a related role
- Proven ability to lead, train, and develop IT staff in fast-paced environments, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and project supervision
- Hands-on expertise in infrastructure and networking, including SAN/NAS, VLANs, VoIP, QoS, ACLs, and enterprise switch/firewall platforms
- Advanced knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Microsoft Hyper-V) and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure design, deployment, and troubleshooting
- Strong background in Microsoft ecosystems, including Windows Server (2012–2025), Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365 Suite, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business and Intune
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems, including CLI-based administration, scripting, and system management
- Expertise in network services and protocols, including DHCP, DNS, RADIUS/NPS, VPNs (SSL & IPSec), syslog, RMM and NMS platforms
- Security-focused mindset, with experience in MFA, SSO/SAML, IPS/IDS systems, log aggregation, monitoring tools, and security hunting methodologies
- Knowledge of backup and disaster recovery strategies, with experience implementing resilient enterprise solutions
- Familiarity with industry certifications such as Network+, Server+, MCSA/MCSE, CCNA, VCP, or equivalent