Infrastructure Lead

Our client is looking to hire an Infrastructure lead for a full-time position in Lisle, IL. Client is a technology consulting and support firm that provides customized and dependable solutions for small to mid-size companies. As a Microsoft Certified Partner, Client specializes in implementing all aspects of Microsoft technology through systems, services, software, and support.
As Infrastructure Lead, you will be at the forefront of our technology assisting a global list of companies that are taking advantage of a growing set of Microsoft mission-critical systems, applications, and tools to operate their businesses. You will work with various companies in various industries and collaborate directly with infrastructure and application team members supporting these systems and infrastructure. Candidate should be able to execute both as a hands-on contributor and project lead for teams of 2 – 3 staff providing world-class support on all technology and overall infrastructure. *APPLICANTS MUST BE PERMANENTLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE U.S. WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME

Infrastructure Lead
Fulltime Position
Lisle, IL
Hybrid _3X per week

Technical Skills Needed:

Server Level - MS Cloud
Disaster Recovery Procedures/Processes
Virtualization - Hyper V/VM Ware
Cyber Security concepts
Azure Security Framework
Azure Tennant Management

Any defense or Aerospace is a plus
Works well with others and will collaborate
Maintaining Data Center Ops
Good Methodology and thought processes

Responsible for analyzing, designing, configuring, and installing new and upgraded components and devices for our clients’ existing network and server infrastructure. This includes performing a wide variety of tasks in the technology life cycle, including evaluation & planning, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and team training to ensure network performance meet and exceed our client’s expectations.

Key Duties:
Architect and design network and application infrastructure to meet client requirements
Propose network and system enhancements to improve performance and resolve issues
Troubleshoot network / server problems and takes appropriate actions to resolve
Support and guide team goals, objectives, and work standards to meet and exceed client expectations
Lead in developing standard communications, policies and procedures to achieve company goals, objectives, and work standards
Lead projects, as well as serve as a reliable support resource for other projects
Audit systems and follow industry best practices
Perform routine maintenance and monitoring tasks including updates, upgrades, patches, etc
Support cybersecurity initiatives and working proactively to protect client data and maintain security and integrity
Lead day-to-day operations related to support and maintenance services
Support all activities in a manner that minimizes impact on users and network operations, which will require occasional off-hours support

Desired Qualifications:
5 to 8 years progressive leadership experience within the information technology industry
3+yrs experience managing and developing technical teams
Familiarity with server virtualization, including Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware
Hands-on experience across a broad set of technologies:
Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Exchange, Office, Active Directory, SQL, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dynamics 365,
Networking and connectivity, including Internet/Intranet, Servers, Firewalls, VPN, switching/wireless infrastructure, LAN/WAN
Operating Systems and Databases
Experience with Cybersecurity initiatives and implementations similar to NIST 800-171 and other governing industry standards

Preferred Qualifications:
Past experience as a systems administrator, network engineer or software development engineer
Administration and deployment of Microsoft cloud services including M365 and Azure
Direct customer support experience, including at the executive and C-Level
Data and metrics driven focus, both qualitative and quantitative
Persuasive communication, both verbal and written
Strong analytical background, comfortable in ambiguous situations.

Desired Education: Bachelor’s degree in information science / information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent work experience

If available and interested, contact Shilpi at [email protected] for more details. Any response/referral is highly appreciated.

Thanks
Shilpi A Basu
#630 228 8565

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