Senior Manager, Information Technology

Job Description The Senior IT Systems Manager provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for the enterprise IT infrastructure. This role ensures the continuous availability, security, and scalability of server environments, cloud ecosystems, and data networks. The manager acts as a bridge between technical engineering teams and executive leadership to align technology deployment with business expansion. The Senior IT Systems Manager provides strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for the enterprise IT infrastructure. This role ensures the continuous availability, security, and scalability of server environments, cloud ecosystems, and data networks. The manager acts as a bridge between technical engineering teams and executive leadership to align technology deployment with business expansion. Infrastructure & Operations Management System Availability: Maintain 99.9% uptime for core enterprise infrastructure, servers, and business applications. Lifecycle Management: Oversee provisioning, installation, configuration, patches, and maintenance of hardware and software. Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and deploy advanced logging tools to track system health and bottlenecks. Storage & Backup: Architect scalable SAN/NAS storage arrays and secure, high-redundancy backup systems. Cloud Environments: Advanced administration of AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) or Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Virtual Machines). Operating Systems: Expert-level knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). Virtualization: Deep proficiency in VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper‑V clustering. Networking Protocols: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPNs, and enterprise firewalls. Automation: Experience with scripting languages like PowerShell, Bash, or Python to automate routine tasks. Strategic Leadership & Team Supervision Personnel Management: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate systems administrators, network engineers, and support staff. Project Delivery: Lead complex IT migrations, data center consolidations, and software deployments on schedule. Strategic Roadmap: Collaborate with the ITDC Leadership to design a 3–5-year technology modernization roadmap. Process Standardization: Author and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) based on ITIL frameworks. Security, Risk, & Compliance Vulnerability Management: Run routine vulnerability scans, coordinate penetration testing, and execute remediation plans. Disaster Recovery: Formulate, document, and test comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans. Vendor & Financial Management Budget Accountability: Formulate and manage the annual IT infrastructure CapEx and OpEx budgets. Vendor Negotiations: Evaluate third‑party service providers, negotiate SLAs, and manage software licensing audits. Asset Tracking: Maintain an accurate inventory of all corporate hardware, cloud instances, and software assets. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field. 8+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise IT environments, including 3+ years in a formal management or team lead role. Demonstrated experience leading IT migrations, data center consolidations, and enterprise software deployments on schedule and within budget. Advanced administration of at least one major cloud platform — AWS (EC2, S3, RDS) or Microsoft Azure (Entra ID, Virtual Machines). Expert‑level knowledge of Windows Server (2019/2022) and Enterprise Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu). Deep proficiency in virtualization — VMware vSphere/ESXi or Microsoft Hyper‑V clustering. Experience architecting and managing SAN/NAS storage arrays and high‑redundancy backup systems. Proven track record maintaining high‑availability infrastructure (targeting 99.9% uptime) across servers and business‑critical applications. Experience developing and testing Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC) plans. Experience owning or contributing to IT CapEx/OpEx budgets and managing vendor SLAs and licensing. Preferred Requirements Master's degree in IT, Computer Science, or an MBA with a technology focus. Relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation/Managing Professional, AWS Solutions Architect / SysOps, Microsoft Azure Administrator (AZ‑104) or Solutions Expert, VMware VCP, CISSP, or PMP. Multi‑cloud or hybrid‑cloud experience (both AWS and Azure) and cloud cost‑optimization/FinOps practices. Experience with Infrastructure‑as‑Code and configuration management (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). Experience building and executing a 3–5-year technology modernization roadmap in partnership with executive/ITDC leadership. Prior experience in a manufacturing, automotive, or global matrixed enterprise environment. Benefits Summary Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans 401K with 4% company match Vacation/PTO and 13 paid Holidays Bonus Program FSA/HSA and Dependent Care Program Company provided Life, Disability, ADD and Business Travel Insurance Various No Cost Wellness & Chronic Condition Management Programs Various Optional Insurance programs such as legal, identity theft, critical illness, etc. Tuition Reimbursement Career Development and Ongoing Training Employee Assistance Program Employee Spotlight and Recognition Program Volunteer opportunities Onsite Fitness Center (vary by location) Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location) Onsite Health Clinic and Pharmacy (vary by location) This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Annual Salary: $141,400 - $176,800 #J-18808-Ljbffr DENSO