Overseeing and managing the organization’s IT infrastructure, systems, and architecture to ensure a secure, reliable, and scalable environment. Design, analyze, architect, implementation, budget and administration of all Windows and Linux-based systems across the enterprise environments. Manage a team of direct reports and contractors consisting of senior engineers across each functional domain

Developing and implementing a strategic vision for the organization's IT infrastructure and architecture, aligning it with business goals and objectives.
Managing and leading a team of IT professionals, including infrastructure architects, system administrators, network engineers, and security specialists. Providing guidance, mentoring, and performance evaluations to ensure the team's success.
Designing, implementing, and managing the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and cloud platforms. Ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of the infrastructure.
Developing and maintaining the organization's IT architecture framework, standards, and guidelines. Evaluating and recommending innovative technologies, solutions, and methodologies to improve the infrastructure and architecture.
Ensuring that the IT infrastructure and architecture meet security and compliance requirements. Implementing and managing security controls, monitoring systems, and disaster recovery plans. Conducting regular security assessments and audits.
Managing relationships with IT vendors and service providers. Evaluating vendor proposals, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met. Keeping up to date with industry trends and best practices.
Creating and managing the IT infrastructure budget, including hardware, software, licenses, and services. Optimizing costs and resources while maintaining the required level of performance and availability.
Prepare RFPs, bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for IT projects and associated efforts.
Leading and overseeing IT infrastructure and architecture projects from initiation to completion. Coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, managing project timelines, resources, and budgets.
Collaborating with other IT teams, business units, and executives to understand their requirements and provide effective IT infrastructure solutions. Communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ensuring proper documentation of IT infrastructure and architecture, including system configurations, network diagrams, and architectural designs. Enforcing governance policies and procedures to maintain the integrity of the infrastructure.
Advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a history of delivering accurate and timely solutions in both individual and group situations.
Strong time management and prioritization skills, with a history of completing projects and tasks on time, in both individual and group situations.

Required Skills:

4 years of experience as an effective manager with excellent team leadership skills and with experience in creating strategic roadmaps, training, and presenting materials to leadership and mentoring teams
10 years of demonstrated proven hands-on experience in advanced principles of enterprise technical architecture to include the integration of diverse hardware and software technologies
Ability to lead and mentor direct reports and act as a point of escalation for complex technical issues
Extensive experience with Microsoft Windows server, including in-depth understanding of Active Directory, Azure AD (Active Directory), Microsoft O365, and Windows-based systems across an enterprise environment.
a strong understanding of cloud technologies and experience with a range of cloud platforms, such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure), or Google Cloud.
Extensive scripting experience (Bash, Korn shell, Perl, PowerShell)
Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Satellite, Puppet, Spacewalk, Kickstart automation/configuration tools
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
Strong organization and advanced problem-solving skills.
Effective communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
Strong ability to multi-task and work independently.
Extensive PowerShell scripting experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical disciple or commensurate experience (10+ years) in IT Infrastructure roles

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform related duties as required by their supervisor.