Job ID: 5369
Job Title : IT Infrastructure Specialist
Work Location : Onsite at Greer, SC 29651
Work schedule : Mon - Fri 8-5, occasional weekend, evening, and holiday work necessary
Duration : 12 months, with the possibility of further extension for a long duration
Position Purpose/Scope: - Lead the planning, implementation, and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment. Run complex operational/technical projects.
- Manage enterprise IT systems, including cloud computing, servers, and storage, ensuring alignment with client-defined standards.
- Provide proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations and expert guidance on implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance IT infrastructure solutions.
- The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities: - Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IT infrastructure systems, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and cybersecurity frameworks (firewalls, intrusion prevention, encryption).
- Deploy, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure components, such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and security tools.
- Collaborate with external providers for the deployment and support of IT infrastructure services.
- Ensure high availability of systems by implementing redundancy, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Optimize IT infrastructure performance through monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution.
- dhere to compliance and audit requirements by enforcing security policies, implementing access controls, and supporting regulatory standards.
- Manage ITIL processes, including change management, incident response, and configuration management, to ensure service stability and operational efficiency.
- Document IT infrastructure design, configurations, and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Support infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning, to maintain system reliability and security.
- Collaborate with global IT teams to standardize processes, align on best practices, and support cross-functional IT initiatives.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to IT standards and driving skill development.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including automation, cloud-native services, and AI-driven IT operations, to drive innovation and efficiency.
- Communicate IT infrastructure strategies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity in decision-making processes.
- Runs complex projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget with only general direction from management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
NOTE : This position requires occasional after-hours, weekend, and holiday work.
Education: - BS/BA in Information Technology OR AA/AS degree with 2 years of professional experience OR 4 years of equivalent IT experience.
Experience :
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, specializing in cloud services, storage, or enterprise IT systems.
- 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, and security.
- 3+ years of experience in IT project management
- 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication skills in IT environments.
- 3+ years of junior leadership experience managing IT projects.
Licenses and/or Certifications (Preferred): - ITIL certification.
- IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, or other relevant IT product certifications
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Utilize 5+ years of experience in IT applications, tools, and technology to enhance operational efficiency.
- pply 3+ years of agile methodology principles in IT infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrate 2+ years of experience in supplier/vendor management.
- Implement 1+ years of cloud technology experience, including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions.
• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)
