The Information Technology department provides various network, server and client based infrastructure, and software toolsets to assist the business.
The Network and Infrastructure Team Leader is a hands-on role that will work with the Manager of Information systems and other business leadership to provide effective strategic leadership & planning while leading a team that provides the management of network, infrastructure, and client-based assets to ensure highly available data, systems, and networking capabilities for the business. This role will provide architecture leadership and lead/participate in the implementation of IT related projects.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide and maintain safe, secure, and highly available on-prem and cloud based data center services (servers, systems, networks, physical environments, and telecommunications).
• Provide and direct server and client-side support activities for AD/Azure AD, Office 365, enterprise applications, hardware, mobile devices, and other tools.
• Coordinate and Manage IT infrastructure, network, and client-side projects while participating as a technical contributor to broader business projects and initiatives.
• Plan, schedule, and allocate resources including the planning of IS team members’ duties.
• Manage vendors and service providers encompassing but not limited to negotiations, licensing, adherence to service level agreements, and ensuring all support and maintenance contracts and services are up-to-date and providing appropriate coverage.
• Obsolescence – Work to consolidate or replace legacy technologies with newer services, hardware and applications that drive continuous improvement and mitigate cybersecurity and resiliency risks.
• Manage Network and Infrastructure OpEx budget and make recommendations for future budget forecasting and planning needs.
• Communicate status updates to Manager of IT and other Senior business leaders where necessary.
• Research and recommend new technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
• Support our commitment to safety. Education and Experience-Minimum Qualifications:
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 7+ years of experience working directly with Networking and other IT infrastructure
• 5 years of experience working in a Cloud environment
• Sufficient knowledge of Cloud platforms to research, design, and direct the implementation of solutions using Azure.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 Education and Experience-Preferred Qualifications:
• 2+ years directly managing personnel
• Advanced knowledge of Cloud platforms (preferably Azure) and core services
• Extensive experience working with Microsoft Office 365
• Vendor and contract management
• ITIL Certification Work authorization:
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ApprenTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.