IT Operations Manager

Description We are looking for a skilled IT Operations Manager to join our team in West Columbia, South Carolina, as part of a long-term contract. In this dynamic role, you will oversee critical IT operations, contribute to infrastructure development, and play a key part in shaping the future of our growing financial services organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and leadership within a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain VMware environments and custom applications, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Lead day-to-day IT operations, including overseeing system administration, network management, and team collaboration.
• Coordinate and execute on-premises to cloud migration projects, specifically utilizing Azure and Hyper-V technologies.
• Provide hands-on leadership to a small IT team, including mentorship and guidance to support staff.
• Ensure 24/7 system availability by participating in an on-call rotation and promptly addressing high-priority issues.
• Collaborate with external partners to manage Oracle-based record-keeping systems and other third-party applications.
• Facilitate onboarding processes for new employees, ensuring seamless integration into IT systems.
• Travel occasionally (up to 10%) to support IT needs across multiple locations, with most tasks managed remotely.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of IT infrastructure and support the organization's expansion efforts.
• Optimize the use of Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Azure SQL Database, and Intune, to streamline operations. Requirements
• Previous experience as in IT Operations Management - ideally 5 years or more
• Proven experience in VMware, Azure, and Hyper-V environments.
• Proficiency in managing Microsoft technologies, including Active Directory, Windows Server, Azure Active Directory, and Microsoft Exchange.
• Familiarity with Citrix technologies and Intune for enterprise-level IT management.
• Strong understanding of Oracle systems and the ability to collaborate with external service providers.
• Demonstrated leadership or team lead experience within IT operations.
• Capacity to work onsite five days a week and participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex IT projects, including cloud migrations.
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills to drive success in a growing organization.

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