Overviewi3 is seeking a creative and driven Infrastructure Manager with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with the system administrators and end users to properly design and maintain the network. Candidate should have a strong background in Red Hat Linux, Windows Server or Cisco networking.
As the infrastructure manager your role is to ensure the stability, integrity and efficiency of the in-house network that supports an Army network. The Infrastructure Manager will apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments while leading a team of systems administrators and network engineers.
Responsibilities
- Develops, manages, and leads a team of Systems Administrators by providing advice, guidance, learning opportunities, feedback, and training.
- Provide technical expertise supporting information system components, infrastructure integration and maintenance to satisfy system security requirements for several stakeholders. i.e. ZTA, MFA, implementing policies and procedures for best practices.
- Provide direct customer service and technical support to local and remote users as required via phone, e-mail, on-line systems and in person.
- Configure information technology infrastructure in accordance with best practices and DISA STIGs.
- Maintains the integrity and security of servers and systems applicable to the compliance of RMF accreditation packages.
- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain systems and procedures to safeguard information systems, networks and databases.
- Install software, updates, patches and upgrades.
- Understanding of software configuration management, build, deployment and release management, application lifecycle management, infrastructure, and DevSecOps tools and processes.
- Have a customer centric approach and provide all levels of support for the technical and cyber team as well as the user base community.
- Coordinate OS, middleware, and database patching.
- Notify affected teams of the upgrade and patching activities.
- Similarly, work with application teams to identify server needs for new applications.
- Provides advice and training to end-users and provides mentorship to junior team members.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Additional experience may substitute for degree.
- 10-15 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Active Secret clearance required to start. Must be able to maintain the security clearance required for this position.
- Prior experience as a Systems Administrator.
- Working knowledge of current systems and applications.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve software and hardware conflicts.
- Be able to quickly adapt to new situations, have a strong commitment to a team environment, maintain a capacity to work with little supervision, and the willingness to learn new technologies.
- Experience with storage, backup and disaster recovery technologies.
- MS Windows server installation/configuration experience.
- Group Policy / Active Directory configuration and management.
- Experience with PowerShell.
- Knowledge of O365, SharePoint, and Azure.
- Certifications:
- Required: CompTIA Security+ CE
- Preferred: CCNA, RHCSA, Microsoft O/S cert.
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of office administration and procedures.
- Exceptional judgment capabilities and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and client service skills; ability to clearly communicate in discussions and written documents, and to deliver feedback clearly and tactfully.
- Interact with a diverse array of customers and staff in a professional and courteous manner.
- Work independently with accountability for accurate and complete results.
- Be extremely organized and exceptionally detail oriented.
- Work well both independently and in a team environment.
- Be energized by a fast-paced work environment.
- Must be able to communicate with others effectively.
- Analyze information and respond appropriately.
- Manage time wisely and prioritize tasks.
- Provide superior customer service.
- Multi-task in a pleasant manner.
- Work well under pressure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Regular i3 hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, however, additional hours may be required on occasion. Regular and punctual attendance is required.