IT Infrastructure Specialist Jobs in USA, SC, Greer | Rose International Job

Required Education:

• Bachelor's in information technology OR Associate degree with 2 years of professional experience OR 4 years of equivalent IT experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications (Preferred):

• ITIL certification.
• IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, or other relevant IT product certifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, specializing in cloud services, storage, or enterprise IT systems
• 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, and security
• 3+ years of experience in IT project management
• 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication skills in IT environments
• 3+ years of junior leadership experience managing IT projects

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Utilize 5+ years of experience in IT applications, tools, and technology to enhance operational efficiency
• Apply 3+ years of agile methodology principles in IT infrastructure projects
• Demonstrate 2+ years of experience in supplier/vendor management
• Implement 1+ years of cloud technology experience, including infrastructure as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutionsOverview (IT Infrastructure Specialist)Lead the planning, implementation, and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment.

Run complex operational/technical projects. Manage enterprise IT systems, including cloud computing, servers, and storage, ensuring alignment with client's -defined standards. Provide proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations and expert guidance on implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance IT infrastructure solutions. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IT infrastructure systems, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), storage solutions (SAN, NAS), and cybersecurity frameworks (firewalls, intrusion prevention, encryption)
• Deploy, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure components, such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and security tools
• Collaborate with external providers for the deployment and support of IT infrastructure services
• Ensure high availability of systems by implementing redundancy, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions
• Optimize IT infrastructure performance through monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution
• Adhere to compliance and audit requirements by enforcing security policies, implementing access controls, and supporting regulatory standards
• Manage ITIL processes, including change management, incident response, and configuration management, to ensure service stability and operational efficiency
• Document IT infrastructure design, configurations, and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and continuous improvement
• Support infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning, to maintain system reliability and security
• Collaborate with global IT teams to standardize processes, align on best practices, and support cross-functional IT initiatives
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to IT standards and driving skill development
• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.

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