Principal/Chief Systems Administrator - augmentjobs

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning:

   • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the organization's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and cloud services.
   • Develop and execute long-term IT infrastructure strategies, roadmaps, and investment plans to support business objectives and growth initiatives.

2. Architectural Design and Implementation:

   • Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure IT solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies.
   • Lead the implementation and deployment of new technologies, platforms, and systems to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

3. System Administration and Optimization:

   • Oversee the administration and maintenance of the organization's IT systems, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.
   • Implement advanced system configuration, tuning, and optimization techniques to maximize system performance and resource utilization.

4. Security Management and Compliance:

   • Develop and enforce security policies, procedures, and controls to protect IT systems, data, and infrastructure from security threats and vulnerabilities.
   • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal security policies through regular audits and assessments.

5. Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity:

   • Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to minimize downtime and ensure resilience of critical IT systems and services.
   • Conduct regular testing, simulations, and drills to validate recovery procedures and identify areas for improvement.

6. Vendor Management and Partnerships:

   • Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and agreements to ensure optimal service levels and value for the organization.
   • Collaborate with strategic partners and industry experts to evaluate emerging technologies and trends, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.

7. Team Development and Mentoring:

   • Provide mentorship and guidance to IT staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and development.
   • Encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice adoption among team members to enhance overall team effectiveness and performance.

Qualifications:

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert) are preferred.

2. Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in system administration roles, with a track record of leadership and achievement in managing complex IT infrastructures.

3. Technical Skills:

   • Expertise in administering and managing enterprise-level IT systems, including servers, networks, storage, and virtualization environments.
   • Strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, backup and recovery solutions, and cloud technologies.
   • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Python) for automation, system management, and orchestration.

4. Leadership and Communication:

   • Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to articulate technical concepts and strategies to diverse audiences, including senior executives and technical stakeholders.
   • Proven ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams, driving collaboration, innovation, and excellence in execution.

5. Strategic Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate future technology trends, assess business impact, and develop proactive strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities.