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IT Infrastructure Specialist

Varite, Inc
  • Greenville, SC
  • $55.31–$76.05 Per Hour
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3 days ago

Job Description

Pay rate: $55.31/hr - $76.05/hr on W2
 
  I. Position Purpose/Scope:
  1. Lead the planning, implementation, and support of IT infrastructure solutions from concept to deployment. Run complex operational/technical projects. 
  2. Manage enterprise IT systems, including cloud computing, servers, and storage, ensuring alignment with defined standards.
  3. Provide proof-of-concept (POC) evaluations and expert guidance on implementing secure, scalable, and high-performance IT infrastructure solutions.
  4. The successful candidate will be organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
 
II. Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
  1. 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).
  2. Deploy, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure components, such as servers, storage, virtualization platforms, and security tools.
  3. Collaborate with external providers for the deployment and support of IT infrastructure services.
  4. Ensure high availability of systems by implementing redundancy, backup strategies, and disaster recovery solutions.
  5. Optimize IT infrastructure performance through monitoring, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution.
  6. Adhere to compliance and audit requirements by enforcing security policies, implementing access controls, and supporting regulatory standards.
  7. Manage ITIL processes, including change management, incident response, and configuration management, to ensure service stability and operational efficiency.
  8. Document IT infrastructure design, configurations, and best practices to enhance knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
  9. Support infrastructure lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, and decommissioning, to maintain system reliability and security.
  10. Collaborate with global IT teams to standardize processes, align on best practices, and support cross-functional IT initiatives.
  11. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring adherence to IT standards and driving skill development.
  12. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including automation, cloud native services, and AI-driven IT operations, to drive innovation and efficiency.
  13. Communicate IT infrastructure strategies and solutions to technical and non technical stakeholders, ensuring clarity in decision-making processes.
  14. Runs complex projects ensuring they are completed on time and within budget with only general direction from management.
  15. Perform other duties as assigned by management.
  16. NOTE: This position requires occasional after-hours, weekend, and holiday work.
 
III. Position Competencies:
A) Education:
  1. BS/BA in Information Technology OR AA/AS degree with 2 years of professional experience OR 4 years of equivalent IT experience.
 
B) Experience:
  1. 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, specializing in cloud services, storage, or enterprise IT systems.
  2. 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, virtualization, and security.
  3. 3+ years of experience in IT project management
  4. 3+ years of experience demonstrating strong communication skills in IT environments.
  5. 3+ years of junior leadership experience managing IT projects.
 
C) Training (Preferred):
  1. 6 Sigma / LEAN methodology.
  2. 5S/6S methodology.
  3. Training guidelines as applicable.
 
D) Licenses and/or Certifications (Preferred):
  1. ITIL certification.
  2. IT Infrastructure, IT Architecture, or other relevant IT product certifications
 
E) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  1. Utilize 5+ years of experience in IT applications, tools, and technology to enhance operational efficiency.
  2. Apply 3+ years of agile methodology principles in IT infrastructure projects.
  3. Demonstrate 2+ years of experience in supplier/vendor management.
  4. Implement 1+ years of cloud technology experience, including infrastructure as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions.
 
IV. Primary Work Location/Shift : (If > 1 location, indicate % of time spent at each location.)
  1. Plant Spartanburg 90%
  2. Other locations 10%
 
V. Physical Demands : (Examples are 1) Transports materials or inspects building, equipment and other items; 2) operates computers or other office equipment; and 3) sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Physical demands
should be described in terms of what has to be done and not in terms of physical or mental attributes.) Identify the key physical demands required to perform the essential function(s) of the job and indicate whether the
responsibility is performed occasionally ( "O "), frequently ( "F "), or constantly ( "C ").
  1. Operates personal computer and other related system consoles ( "C ")
  2. Transports telecommunications equipment between locations ( "O ")
  3. Sits or stands for prolonged periods of time ( "F ")
  4. Domestic and international Travel ( "O”)
  5. Drives to supplier locations ( "O”)
 
VI. Environmental Demands : (Examples are 1) Works with irritant chemicals, gases, etc.; 2) Works shifts or variable work hours; 3) Wears protective clothing or respiratory protective equipment; 4) Works in extreme heat or cold conditions; 5)
Exposure to loud noises; 6) Performs work in a normal office setting). Identify the key
environmental demands required to perform the essential function(s) of the job and indicate whether the responsibility is performed occasionally ( "O "), frequently ( "F "), or constantly ( "C ").
  1. Performs work in a normal office setting ( "F”)
  2. Provides on-call technical support ( "F ")
  3. Works in production area requiring safety equipment and clothing ( "O ")
  4. Works variable work hours ( "O”)

Numbers & Facts

LocationGreenville, SC
Salary$55.31–$76.05 Per Hour

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Agile Programming Methodologiesunmatched
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Capacity Managementunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Cloud Storageunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Computer Serversunmatched
  • Configuration Managementunmatched
  • Construction Inspectionunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Environmental Communicationsunmatched
  • Firewallsunmatched
  • Hardware Virtualizationunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library)unmatched
  • Incident Responseunmatched
  • Information Architectureunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)unmatched
  • Internet Securityunmatched
  • Intrusion Prevention Systemsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
  • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS)unmatched
  • Material Movingunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Network Attached Storage (NAS)unmatched
  • Office Equipmentunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • PC (Personal Computer) Systemsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS)unmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proof of Conceptunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Equipmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • Standards Developmentunmatched
  • Storage Area Network (SAN)unmatched
  • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
  • Systems Maintenanceunmatched
  • Systems Reliabilityunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
  • Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
  • Virtualizationunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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