Lenovo

 You Will:

1.Strategic Planning and Management:

• Developing Infrastructure Roadmap: Creating a long-term vision for the organization's IT infrastructure, aligning it with business goals and technological advancements.
• Capacity Planning: Analyzing current and future IT needs to ensure sufficient infrastructure resources are available to support business growth and operations.
• Budget Management: Developing and managing the IT infrastructure budget, optimizing costs, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Vendor Management: Evaluating, selecting, and managing relationships with IT vendors and service providers.

2. Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Designing Network Architecture: Planning and implementing network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Server Management: Overseeing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of physical and virtual servers.
• Cloud Computing: Managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including deployment, security, and cost optimization.
• Data Center Operations: Managing data center operations, including physical security, power, cooling, and environmental monitoring.

3. Operations and Maintenance:

• System Monitoring and Performance Tuning: Monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Incident Management: Responding to and resolving IT infrastructure incidents, minimizing downtime, and ensuring business continuity.
• Security Management: Implementing and maintaining security measures to protect IT infrastructure from threats, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity: Developing and testing disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity in the event of a major outage.

4. Team Leadership and Development:

• Leading and Mentoring: Building and leading a team of IT infrastructure professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Performance Management: Setting performance goals, conducting performance evaluations, and providing feedback to team members.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other IT teams and departments to ensure seamless integration of IT infrastructure with business applications and processes.

5. Staying Current:

• Technology Evaluation: Continuously evaluating new technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement within the IT infrastructure.
• Industry Best Practices: Staying abreast of industry best practices and standards for IT infrastructure management.

Examples of specific tasks a Senior Infrastructure Manager might handle:

• Leading the migration of on-premises servers to a cloud environment.
• Implementing a new network security system to protect against cyber threats.
• Negotiating contracts with IT vendors for hardware and software procurement.
• Developing and delivering training programs for IT staff on new technologies.
• Conducting security audits and implementing remediation measures.

 You Bring:

1.      Education:

·        Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2.      Soft Skills:

·     Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.  

·        Collaboration: Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

·        Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues.

·        Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide others.

·        Presentation Skills: Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to stakeholders.

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