The Infrastructure Operations Lead manages IT operations, ensuring the stability of the corporate infrastructure and leading a team in system problem resolution.
Company Description
E-mail resumes to [email protected] and phone 847-440-2451.
blueStone Executive Search has been retained by our client, an $18 billion dollar global organization, a world leader in their vertical, with a dedication to cutting-edge technology and work/family balance, to search for a motivated and energetic IT Leader to achieve their applications operations objectives while leading and mentoring their team of associates.
Job DescriptionThe Infrastructure Operations Lead is responsible for planning, organizing and supporting IT operations to ensure the stability of the corporate IT infrastructure. This includes developing, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing key functional areas, particularly network infrastructure, server infrastructure, cloud hosted solutions and data communications. The Infrastructure Operations Lead will also schedule and direct activities to resolve system problems in a timely and accurate fashion
Qualifications- 6-8 years’ experience managing and delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
- Exceptional knowledge of service and application delivery, as well as successful service level agreement accomplishments.
- Extensive experience with VMWare and converged infrastructures.
- 4 years successful supervisory experience of an infrastructure team.
- Experience managing support for hosted solutions.
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware.
- Conversant with programming languages such as .NET.
- Application support experience with MS Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, and Office suite.
- Four-year university degree in the field of computer science and/or 6-8 years equivalent work experience.
- Certifications in MS Operating Systems, VMWare and Cisco networking preferred.
Additional Information
blueStone Executive Search successfully finds and secures the top talent within targeted industries. As executive search professionals, the advice we impart and the solutions we provide can have a significant impact on the businesses, careers and lives of others. We recognize these responsibilities and take them seriously. We value long-term relationships above short-term gain. We are continually seeking exceptional talent with the highest standards of professionalism.
E-mail resumes to [email protected] and phone 847-440-2451.
blueStone Solutions Group Deer Park, Illinois, USA Office
21660 W Field Pkwy, Deer Park, Illinois, United States, 60010
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