IT Infrastructure Platform Manager

Summit Technologies, Inc. is looking for an IT Infrastructure Platform Manager to join our team supporting a government agency. You will be responsible for ensuring the seamless operation, security, and efficiency of the organization's server, desktop, database, storage, and backup IT infrastructure. This is a hybrid role based in Washington, DC.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Tier I support, other Infrastructure and Application teams, and manage escalating challenges to higher-level Specialists when needed.
• Oversee the scope, schedule, and quality of performance of IT project teams.
• Manage Infrastructure supporting applications and systems within the customer s multi-faceted network infrastructure, spanning multiple platforms residing on multiple technological enclaves.
• Assess and mitigate risks.
• Provide second-level support for Windows server and desktop operating system issues.
• Provide second-level support for various Unix/Linux operating system issues.
• Manage and maintain on-premises storage platform hardware and software.
• Manage and maintain on-premises blade server infrastructure hardware and software.
• Manage and maintain on-premises hypervisor server infrastructure software.
• Manage and maintain Azure Cloud IaaS and hypervisor software.
• Manage on-premises and Cloud backups and backup infrastructure.
• Manage and maintain Oracle and SQL databases on-premises, in Azure and Oracle Cloud.
• Manage and maintain middle-tier environment working with Application teams.
• Implement and manage Entra AD Connect for directory synchronization and integration purposes.
• Stay updated on IT trends and security standards.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to manage skilled, highly productive teams.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing talent.
• Experience managing by metrics, producing and presenting team progress against delivery requirements.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage team workloads while working towards overall goals and commitments.
• Proficiency in administering and supporting Windows Server, Windows Desktop, and Linux/Unix operating systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions, hypervisor technologies, and server infrastructure management.
• Proficiency in administering and supporting SQL and Oracle databases.
• Experience in administering and supporting Oracle Cloud services.
• Expertise in implementing and managing backup solutions and knowledge of Storage Area Network (SAN) infrastructure.
• Experience implementing and managing secure file transfer solutions for sensitive data and overseeing the middle-tier of the organization's IT architecture.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
• Must be flexible with work schedule during surge periods of support.
• Proficiency in explaining complex policies and protocols in simple terms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop viable solutions.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

Education:

• Bachelor s degree and 12 years of experience in IT Infrastructure systems and Applications; or
• Graduate degree and 10 years of related experience.

Required Certification:

• Any of the following - Advanced Microsoft, RedHat, CompTIA Security+

Summit Technologies Inc. appreciates your interest. We will contact the best matching prospects and will consider you for future opportunities. We will not submit your resume without your prior knowledge and consent. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.