Senior System Engineer - work in the Cayman Islands! TAX FREE!

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business seeks a Senior Systems Engineer in Grand Cayman, responsible for managing comprehensive IT systems. Ideal candidates will have 10+ years of diverse IT experience and current certifications in Microsoft, VMware, and Cisco. Enjoy a tax-free salary and a Caribbean lifestyle while advancing your career.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free compensation

Relocation cost assistance

Work permit application support

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 10 years professional IT experience covering diverse areas.
• Experience in supporting retail POS systems and cyber security.
• Must possess current industry certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in planning, design, procurement, and installation of IT systems.
• Manage IT infrastructure performance, security, and maintenance.
• Supervise support analyst and external service providers.

Skills

Windows Server

M365

VMware

Cisco Networking

Cyber Security

End-user support

Education

Microsoft certification (Windows Server, M365)

VMware certification (VCP 2023)

Cisco certification (CCNA)

ITIL or CISSP

Job description

Job Description

Senior Systems Engineer (hands-on IT Manager) - relocate to work in the Cayman Islands!

Have you considered putting your IT systems management and support background to use internationally?

We are seeking a motivated IT professional with current industry certifications across Microsoft, VMware, and Cisco (at minimum), who would enjoy relocating to join our client’s retail-focused business in sunny, tax-free Grand Cayman!

Role overview:

Reporting to the organization's CFO, and acting in a fully hands-on capacity as the lead/primary internal IT resource, the IT Manager/Senior Systems Engineer will be responsible for the overall performance, security and resiliency of all infrastructure, hardware and software applications utilized by a large retail location and a related entity on island.

The post holder will assume a lead role in systems planning, design, procurement, installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, security, documentation and support of the full IT environment.

This is an entirely hands-on role, managing everything IT for the organization in a hands-on capacity while supervising the work of one support analyst and a 3rd party MSP when needed.

We are looking for someone who is highly mobile and motivated by the opportunity to enjoy the unique lifestyle change that living and working in the Cayman Islands will afford.

Required experience and qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years professional experience covering a diverse range of areas including (as many as possible of) Windows Server, M365, VMware, Cisco networking, Connectivity and Telephony, Firewalls, Storage, Backup/DR systems, Cyber Security, Desktop/workstations, and End-user support.
• Additional experience supporting retail POS systems, Financial Accounting software, Timekeeping devices, multi-function IP Printers, Building Management and Security (IP CCTV, Fire/Security Systems, Lighting controls etc.) would be an advantage.

Current industry certifications are required and are highly valued by the employer:

• Microsoft certification(s) are required: Windows Server (Server 2016 or newer), Microsoft 365, Exchange, Windows 10/11
• VMware certification is required: VCP 2023 or newer
• Cisco certification is required: CCNA at minimum, CCNP is
• ITIL and/or CISSP or similar in addition would be a strong advantage

This is a full-time/employee position based onsite in George Town, Grand Cayman. Due to the international move and immigration process involved, our client is looking for a highly mobile candidate, who will be able to relocate easily/relatively quickly with few complications.

Our client offers the rare chance to enjoy a Caribbean lifestyle while continuing in your professional career and earning competitive, TAX-FREE compensation. Relevant work permit application, relocation cost assistance and a range of additional benefits will be offered.

If you have relevant experience and valid certifications in the above areas and are interested in the prospect of living and working in Grand Cayman, please apply and/or contact Jason Squires for a casual and confidential conversation.