The Infrastructure Specialist is responsible for the strategic design implementation management and optimization of the organizations server infrastructure virtualization environments and storage solutions. This position ensures the reliability performance and security of physical and virtual servers storage systems and cloud services. The specialist will also engage in significant infrastructure projects coordinating with IT staff vendors and business units to align infrastructure solutions with the organizations strategic goals and industry best practices. The role primarily involves working with Dell equipment for servers and storage.
Responsibilities
- Engage in the management and maintenance of complex physical and virtual infrastructure.
- Architect and deploy sophisticated physical and virtual server environments using VMware and HyperV.
- Design and manage highperformance enterprise storage solutions including SAN and NAS.
- Ensure security procedures and backup strategies are enforced for server virtualization and storage infrastructure.
- Recommend and implement innovative improvements to existing infrastructure to enhance performance and efficiency.
- Implement sophisticated automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Engage in highimpact infrastructurerelated projects from conception to completion ensuring projects are completed on time within scope and within budget.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and optimize server and storage performance and capacity ensuring high availability efficient utilization scalability and data integrity.
- Resolve complex infrastructurerelated issues promptly and efficiently.
- Provide expert technical support and guidance to IT staff.
- Document processes and procedures for server virtualization and storage infrastructure.
- Document and share advanced troubleshooting processes and solutions.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to procure and implement necessary equipment and services.
- Participate in continuous learning and professional development sharing knowledge with peers.
- Stay abreast of the latest industry trends technologies and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field. A masters degree is preferred.
- Experience in IT infrastructure roles.
- Expertise in server administration virtualization technologies (VMware HyperV) and enterprise storage solutions with a strong focus on Dell equipment.
- Some experience with cloud technologies particularly Azure and AWS.
- Proficiency in PowerShell scripting and automation.
- Exceptional problemsolving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Work Environment
The Infrastructure Specialist will work in a dynamic office environment with occasional requirements to work after hours or on weekends to minimize downtime during critical maintenance or upgrades. This role may also require occasional travel to different company locations or data centers.
Reporting
This position reports directly to the IT Manager of Datacenter Services with significant interaction with management and key stakeholders.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority