About this role
The Senior IT Systems Manager provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for the enterprise IT infrastructure. This role ensures the continuous availability, security, and scalability of server environments, cloud ecosystems, and data networks. The manager acts as a bridge between technical engineering teams and executive leadership to align technology deployment with business expansion. Infrastructure & Operations Management
• System Availability: Maintain 99.9% uptime for core enterprise infrastructure, servers, and business applications. • Lifecycle Management: Oversee provisioning, installation, configuration, patches, and maintenance of hardware and software. • Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and deploy advanced logging tools to track system health and bottlenecks. • Storage & Backup: Architect scalable SAN/NAS storage arrays and secure, high-redundancy backup systems. • Cloud Environments: Advanced administration of AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) or Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Virtual Machines). • Operating Systems: Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). • Virtualization: Deep proficiency in VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V clustering. • Networking Protocols: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and enterprise firewalls. • Automation: Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate routine tasks. Strategic Leadership & Team Supervision
• Personnel Management: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate systems administrators, network engineers, and support staff. • Project Delivery: Lead complex IT migrations, data center consolidations, and software deployments on schedule. • Strategic Roadmap: Collaborate with the ITDC Leadership to design a 3–5-year technology modernization roadmap. • Process Standardization: Author and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on ITIL frameworks. Security, Risk, & Compliance
• Vulnerability Management: Run routine vulnerability scans, coordinate penetration testing, and execute remediation plans. • Disaster Recovery: Formulate, document, and test comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans. Vendor & Financial Management
• Budget Accountability: Formulate and manage the annual IT infrastructure CapEx and OpEx budgets. • Vendor Negotiations: Evaluate third-party service providers, negotiate SLAs, and manage software licensing audits. • Asset Tracking: Maintain an accurate inventory of all corporate hardware, cloud instances, and software assets. Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field. • 8+ years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT environments, including 3+ years in a formal management or team lead role. • Demonstrated experience leading IT migrations, data center consolidations, and enterprise software deployments on schedule and within budget. • Advanced administration of at least one major cloud platform — AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) or Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Virtual Machines). • Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). • Deep proficiency in virtualization — VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V clustering. • Experience architecting and managing SAN/NAS storage arrays and high-redundancy backup systems. • Proven track record maintaining high-availability infrastructure (targeting 99.9% uptime) across servers and business-critical applications. • Experience developing and testing Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans. • Experience owning or contributing to IT CapEx/OpEx budgets and managing vendor SLAs and licensing. Preferred Requirements:
• Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or an MBA with a technology focus. • Relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation/Managing Professional, AWS Solutions Architect / SysOps, Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or Solutions Expert, VMware VCP, CISSP, or PMP. • Multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud experience (both AWS and Azure) and cloud cost-optimization/FinOps practices. • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). • Experience building and executing a 3–5-year technology modernization roadmap in partnership with executive/ITDC leadership. • Prior experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or global matrixed enterprise environment. Benefits Summary:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans • 401K with 4% company match • Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays • Bonus Program • FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program • Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance • Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs
• Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc.
• Tuition Reimbursement • Career Development and Ongoing Training • Employee Assistance Program • Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program • Volunteer opportunities • Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) • Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) • Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Annual Salary: $141,400 - $176,800