IT Systems Manager

Mindpicked; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindpicked is seeking a Systems Manager to oversee enterprise infrastructure across Windows, Linux, virtualization, storage, and core Microsoft services. You will drive a hybrid cloud strategy with Azure or AWS and implement IaC and automation to improve efficiency.

You will lead the systems team, collaborate with cybersecurity, network, and international IT teams, and advance high availability, disaster recovery, and incident response across critical services.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise systems and infrastructure.
• 5+ years of team leadership.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Enterprise experience with Azure or AWS and a practical approach to scripting and automation.
• Experience designing highly available environments and participating in real failovers or comprehensive disaster recovery exercises.
• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and ISO 27001; strong English communication skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, platform engineering, or IT/OT environments will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and operation of Windows and Linux servers, VMware/Hyper-V environments, enterprise storage, backup, and core Microsoft services, including Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Define and deliver a hybrid cloud roadmap across on-premises infrastructure and Azure or AWS.
• Introduce Infrastructure as Code and automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.
• Establish standards for container platforms, including Docker and Kubernetes, in collaboration with application and DevOps teams.
• Strengthen high availability, replication, disaster recovery, and backup capabilities; plan and execute regular recovery tests.
• Improve monitoring, capacity management, incident response, and root cause analysis across critical services.
• Lead and develop the systems team, working closely with cybersecurity, network, and international IT teams.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft infrastructure

Azure or AWS

Disaster recovery

ITIL/ITSM ISO27001

English communication

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Job description

MINDPICKED is a new generation recruitment firm providing companies solutions in their search for talent, and talents opportunities who wants to reach their potential.

We specialize in middle and senior management recruitment in various sectors and countless job functions.

We are looking for a Systems Manager for our client: an international group with energy and industrial operations. The role will lead critical infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments while driving a shift towards automation and hybrid cloud.

Key responsibilities

• Own the architecture and operation of Windows and Linux servers, VMware/Hyper-V environments, enterprise storage, backup, and core Microsoft services, including Active Directory and Microsoft 365.
• Define and deliver a hybrid cloud roadmap across on-premises infrastructure and Azure or AWS.
• Introduce Infrastructure as Code and automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, or Python.
• Establish standards for container platforms, including Docker and Kubernetes, in collaboration with application and DevOps teams.
• Strengthen high availability, replication, disaster recovery, and backup capabilities; plan and execute regular recovery tests.
• Improve monitoring, capacity management, incident response, and root cause analysis across critical services.
• Lead and develop the systems team, working closely with cybersecurity, network, and international IT teams.

What we’re looking for

• 15+ years of experience in enterprise systems and infrastructure, including at least 5 years of team leadership.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft infrastructure, virtualization, storage, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Enterprise experience with Azure or AWS and a practical approach to scripting and automation.
• Experience designing highly available environments and participating in real failovers or comprehensive disaster recovery exercises.
• Familiarity with ITIL/ITSM processes and ISO 27001; strong English communication skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, platform engineering, or IT/OT environments will be an advantage.