IT Infrastructure Visionary

6 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mount Royal University Full time

About the Role

The IT Infrastructure Manager is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the operational integrity of physical and virtual infrastructure systems. This includes server management, network security, storage optimization, and data center operations to ensure alignment with the organization's objectives. Directly reporting to the ITS Director of Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, this role demands proactive leadership in optimizing performance to facilitate seamless business operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee data center operations, including server racks, cooling systems, and power management. Explore opportunities to migrate workloads to cloud platforms for scalability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Manage physical and virtual servers, storage arrays, and backup systems. Consider hybrid cloud solutions that integrate on-premises infrastructure with cloud resources.
  • Ensure reliable network connectivity, both on-premises and via cloud services. Collaborate with cloud providers to optimize network performance and security.
  • Develop a cloud adoption strategy aligned with business goals. Evaluate IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings.
  • Engage with vendors to negotiate contracts, monitor licensing compliance, and assess service quality. Stay informed about evolving technologies, especially in the cloud.
  • Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and threat detection. Address compliance requirements specific to cloud environments.
  • Prioritize user satisfaction by ensuring seamless access to cloud resources. Collaborate with service desk teams to resolve issues promptly.
  • Stay abreast of cloud trends, certifications, and emerging technologies. Rapidly adapt to changes in cloud services and architectures.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in computer technology or extensive related IT infrastructure experience.
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant work experience and 5+ years of leadership experience; demonstrated effectiveness leading technical staff.
  • Proficiency in operating, maintaining, and designing networks, servers, storage, and data centers. Familiarity with cloud services and their integration.
  • Experience managing personnel and overseeing projects, considering both on-premises and cloud-based initiatives.
  • Excellent business, negotiating, organizational, leadership, managerial, and planning skills.
  • Understanding of project management, business analysis, and IaC methodologies.
  • Certifications related to network, server, cloud, IT security, and management are valuable.

What We Offer

Talented employees drive student success at Mount Royal University. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions.

We recognize the diversity of our employees and cultivate an inclusive workplace. Investing in employee learning and development benefits both individuals and the university.

A competitive total compensation package includes health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days, and recreation centre membership.

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