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Manager - On Premise Infrastructure (VM/Windows/DR/Backup/Storage) - Chicago, United States - ITEOM
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are seeking an ambitious, high energy Manager of IT Operations for our client's On-Prem infrastructure. In this role, you'd be responsible for on-premise IT infrastructure for a large enterprise with 500+ locations nationwide. You'd leverage your technical chops across Virtualization, Windows Server Management, DR/Backup and Storage for a distributed/multi-site infrastructure while leading by example as a player-coach, to lead vital projects of M&A such as systems migrations and consolidations. This position is ideal for a tactical and dynamic leader aiming to drive progress and enhance operational efficiencies within a fast-paced, high-growth organization.
Remote Location/WFH - support east coast ops and remote engineering team; some travel may be required.
What You'd Be Doing:
What Career Growth Looks Like Given Your Contributions:
This role is more than just a job; it offers career growth across the organization. As you demonstrate your ability to manage and expand our client's on-prem operations, you'll have the chance to:
What Skills/Experience Is Required:
About our Client: As a leader in the home and commercial building materials space, our client has achieved aggressive growth to date in part due to their collaborative team of technical professionals. Continuing their major growth trend, the organization has plans to achieve 20 Billion by 2028 which will be intentional through M&A. Acquiring different hypervisors and technical infrastructures, and successfully integrating them into our client's footprint, the IT Operations team will be integral to the organization's ability to achieve its next level of success.
We're seeking change enablers, who thrive in dynamic environments, lead by example, and who aren't afraid to be in the trenches. Your eagerness and agility to drive technological and operational advancements will be invaluable as our client's organization grows. If you are a go-getter with a knack for technical precision when it comes to on-premise infrastructure, windows administration and virtualization and you have a passion for leading by elevating those around you, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.
