Job Description

Excellency in ITIL Process + ITSM + ITAM Supervise, guide, and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers and support staff. Provide technical leadership and act as a point of escalation for complex infrastructure issues. Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team. Conduct performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify development opportunities for team members. Oversee the identification, diagnosis, and resolution of infrastructure-related issues (e.g., servers, networking, storage, etc.). Ensure that the team meets Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for response and resolution times. Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure problems, escalating issues as necessary Implement and manage monitoring tools to ensure the health and performance of infrastructure components. Ensure that proactive monitoring, alerts, and automated responses are in place to minimize downtime. Perform regular system maintenance, patching, and updates to maintain a secure and reliable environment. Provide ongoing support for critical infrastructure systems, ensuring they are continuously optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability. Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of infrastructure systems. Develop and implement strategies to optimize network performance, reduce downtime, and improve system availability. Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and procedures for the infrastructure. Ensure that backups are regularly performed and that disaster recovery tests are conducted. Work with other teams to ensure that business continuity plans are in place and are effectively tested. Ensure the security of the infrastructure by applying best practices for firewalls, encryption, and access control. Monitor infrastructure for potential security vulnerabilities and address them promptly. Work closely with cybersecurity teams to maintain the security posture of the organization's IT infrastructure. Manage relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure the organization receives the best service and pricing. Oversee procurement processes for infrastructure hardware and software. Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations on their adoption for infrastructure improvements. Assist in managing the infrastructure support budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources. Provide cost-effective solutions for infrastructure expansion or upgrades. Monitor infrastructure-related expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction. Collaborate with other IT teams (e.g., development, application support, cybersecurity) to ensure integrated infrastructure solutions. Communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss infrastructure requirements, improvements, and challenges. Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on all infrastructure systems, processes, and configurations. Generate regular reports on infrastructure performance, incidents, and improvements. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for infrastructure-related processes.