What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Infrastructure / Data Center Manager position at blueStone?
Company Description
bluestone Executive Search aligns top IT executives with industry leaders.
Job Description
Top analytics and business intelligence services company is blazing new trails in the areas of cutting-edge data mining, predictive modeling, big data analysis, advanced integration software and cutting edge technology. This technology, along with a commitment to excellence, has given their clients a competitive advantage and has distinguished them as an industry leader over the competition. With all of the rapid growth and expansion, our client is seeking a top IT Infrastructure / Data Center Manager to who is able to manage and lead a team, set the IT direction, drive execution and make hands-on technical contributions.
Duties of the IT Infrastructure / Data Center Manager:
- Maintain and oversee Infrastructure and Data Center service level standards and standard operating procedures for hardware, software, servers and networks.
- Ongoing management of desktops, phone systems and email.
- Lead team of analysts and technicians and assist in help desk and production support and make sure workload and priorities are set based on business needs.
- Manage and recruit staff, including interviewing, hiring, training and conducting performance reviews.
- Assist with the company’s network infrastructure and disaster recovery solutions, plans, and annual tests.
- Ensure security of company data across all systems.
- Create and manage effective vendor relationships to ensure understanding of business needs and priorities.
Qualifications
Required Experience
- 6 years experience in IT-related field including knowledge of basic applications and typical hardware components of computer networks.
- Minimum 3 years direct management of technical staff, managing multiple priorities and leading implementations of enterprise systems and services.
- Experience with infrastructure technologies, including data center management, VMWare, Cisco routers & switches, network monitoring tools, firewall management, storage solutions, disaster recovery procedures and security processes.
- Experience designing and administering databases
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated excellence in working in a team environment.
- Experience with Cisco networking devices, storage devices, tape backup libraries, and Windows/Linux operating systems.
- Experience with Oracle, SQL Server and Teradata databases, telecommunications equipment and IT Helpdesk.
- Either has manager experience or excelled in individual experiences.
- Experience with both on-premise and cloud environments.
- Ability to work well with others, promoting healthy relationships and building strong team dynamics by influencing others positively and engaging and inspiring those around you.
- Ability to confidently lead, motivate, and influence individuals and teams to accomplish objectives while promoting collaboration and teamwork through coaching and development.
Bachelor's Degree is required
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