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Position: Director of System Administration
Duration: 9 months with extension possible
Location: Montgomery AL
Position Description
The System Administration Director oversees the organizations Microsoft 365 infrastructure and cloudbased solutions driving strategic alignment with business goals. This role involves leading a team of system administrators managing IT infrastructure and ensuring optimal performance and security. The Director will develop and execute cloud migration strategies enforce compliance and security policies and manage the IT budget. Collaboration with executive leadership and vendors is essential to negotiate contracts and enhance service delivery. Candidates should possess a bachelors degree 810 years of IT experience leadership skills and certifications in relevant technologies with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
Skills Required
- Key skills required for the System Administration Director include strong leadership and team management capabilities with a focus on fostering continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and cloud technologies (e.g. Azure AWS) is essential alongside a solid understanding of IT infrastructure networking and security best practices.
- Excellent problemsolving and decisionmaking skills are necessary as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Additionally strong project management skills and experience with budget oversight are important for driving costeffective IT solutions and ensuring successful implementation of initiatives.
Experience Required
- Candidates for the System Administration Director role should have a minimum of 810 years of experience in IT system administration with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
- Experience must include managing Microsoft 365 environments cloud technologies (such as Azure or AWS) and IT infrastructure.
- A proven track record in overseeing projects fostering team development and driving strategic initiatives is essential.
- Familiarity with compliance and security practices is also required along with experience in budget management and vendor relations ensuring candidates possess the necessary expertise to align IT strategies with organizational goals.
Education Required
- Candidates for the System Administration Director position must hold a minimum of a bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
- A masters degree is preferred reflecting advanced knowledge and strategic thinking in IT management.
- Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or ITIL Foundation are also advantageous demonstrating a commitment to professional development and expertise in cloud technologies and IT best practices.
Employment Type
Full Time
