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Description

Job Summary:

The IT Manager (Compute) is responsible for leading a team of IT professionals supporting the company's world-wide data center infrastructure, including all aspects of managing data center power, cooling, fire suppression, security, rack hardware, server hardware, virtual infrastructure, data center networking, storage, storage area networking, *NIX and Windows operating systems, build standards, monitoring, alerting and automation. Responsibilities will also include managing Infrastructure as a Service, such as Azure and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, as Crane has adopted a cloud-first approach.

Key Hiring Manager Insights:

+ 5 direct reports; previous Data Center experience

+ Nutanix experience is highly preferred

+ Strong in backs and policies

+ They have 9 datacenters (no travel)

+ Experience with processes and compliance

+ Mentioned – cooling, heating, power for data centers

+ 60% management 40% hands-on – goal is to eventually focus more on management but wants someone hands-on.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for architecture, planning and implementation of all data center technologies

• Manage the monitoring, alerting and automation infrastructure for critical business systems and infrastructure

• Ensure uptime of critical business systems and infrastructure through monitoring and timely remediation of critical infrastructure issues

• Preserve data assets by implementing disaster recovery and back-up procedures

• Recommend and create information technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization goals and outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements

• Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting investment requirements, supporting the annual budget planning process, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective action

• Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards

• Ensure adherence to all regulatory compliance processes and requirements, including but not limited to Sarbanes-Oxley, DFARS, ITAR and like regulations

• Ensure the timely installation of *NIX and Microsoft Windows patches on all servers

• Accomplish information technology staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching, counseling and disciplining employees, and initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures

• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, maintaining a safe and secure work environment and developing personal growth opportunities

• Maintain organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing infrastructure technologies

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and participating in professional societies

• Participate in the strategic planning process for enterprise applications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 6+ years of experience as an IT Manager in a large high volume environment

• Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of *NIX and Windows performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and networking technologies; Knowledge of hardware technologies, operating systems, and network configurations and protocols. Supported technologies include VMware, Nutanix, ScienceLogic, Ansible, HYCU, HPE Synergy, Verkada and HPE Nimble.

• Skills/Abilities: Strong problem-solving skills and solid understanding of batch scheduling tools; Ability to complete job requirements within time constraints; Ability to train new employees to support systems as required; Demonstrated experience and proficiency in scripting

• Education/Certification: BA or BS or Master’s degree in a computer-oriented technical discipline or equivalent experience.

Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

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