Senior IT Infrastructure & Security Specialist

1.Roles and Responsibilities

• Network Administration:

- Design, configure, and manage complex LAN, WAN, and wireless networks.

- Perform advanced network troubleshooting and optimization to ensure maximum network performance and uptime.

- Lead the implementation of advanced security measures such as VPNs, IDS/IPS, and network segmentation for enhanced protection.

• Server Administration:

- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise-level server hardware and operating systems (Windows, Linux).

- Lead server performance monitoring and capacity planning efforts, ensuring optimal resource utilization and scalability.

- Manage virtualization platforms (VMWare, Hyper-V) and implement advanced disaster recovery solutions.

• Server Room, Data Center Management, Data Protection & Disaster Recovery:

- Oversee physical infrastructure management, including the planning of expansions, upgrades, and relocations as necessary.

- Implement and manage comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery strategies, ensuring business continuity in case of system failures or security breaches.

• IT Security & Compliance:

- Implement, and manage security policies to protect the IT infrastructure from evolving cybersecurity threats.

- Follow up with security incident response efforts and ensure regular patching and vulnerability assessments are conducted.

- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, standards, and organizational policies.

• Hardware and Software Management:

- Oversee the procurement, configuration, and lifecycle management of infrastructure hardware and software, including servers, storage solutions, and networking equipment.

- Resolve escalated hardware and software issues and implement proactive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime.

• Leadership and Mentorship:

- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior IT staff, helping them develop their technical skills and grow within their roles.

- Document and establish best practices, system configurations, and procedures to streamline infrastructure operations.

• Advanced IT Projects:

- Key role for IT infrastructure projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.

- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, such as cloud platforms (AWS), for enhanced scalability and cost optimization.

- Collaborate with the IT leadership team and other departments to ensure IT solutions meet organizational needs.

2. Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in IT infrastructure, operations, or a technical support environment, with a focus on advanced enterprise systems, with multiple sites. Working for global companies is a plus.
• Expertise Skills:

- Expertise in IT systems, networking, and infrastructure components, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, RADIUS, Citrix, Office 365, Zabbix, Grafana, ...

- Proficiency with enterprise networking protocols and hardware, including Cisco, HP, switches, Wi-Fi AP (Ruckus, Aruba), and Firewalls (Palo Alto, FortiGate).

- Experience in project management.

• Soft Skills:

- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and analytical skills.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.