Assistant Manager

Mphasis; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mphasis in USA is seeking an IT Manager to lead infrastructure encompassing Linux/Windows servers, enterprise networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and IT support. You will ensure high availability, performance, security, and scalability while guiding a team of system administrators, network engineers, and support staff.

The role emphasizes infrastructure modernization, DR readiness, budget planning, and vendor management to align IT with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of IT Infrastructure experience.
• 3+ years leading infrastructure or operations teams.
• Strong expertise in Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu), Windows Server Administration, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO.
• Experience with VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, enterprise networking (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper), firewalls and VPNs.
• Knowledge of storage, backup, disaster recovery, and Microsoft 365 with cloud (Azure/AWS).

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Oversee virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Ensure uptime, capacity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead server migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure modernization.
• Manage enterprise LAN/WAN/VPN/Wi‑Fi/Data Center networks.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and security appliances.
• Monitor network performance, availability, throughput, and latency.
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and standards; lead incident response.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Lead System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Helpdesk teams.
• Manage budgets, roadmaps, and vendor relationships; track milestones and risks.
• Implement automation via PowerShell, Bash, Python, or IaC; maintain docs and runbooks.

Skills

Linux Administration

Windows Server Administration

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

GPO

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Enterprise Networking

Firewalls & VPNs

Storage & DR

Microsoft 365 & Azure/AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Microsoft 365

Azure/AWS

Job description

IT Manager - Linux, Windows & Networking

Location: USA

Experience: 8-15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The IT Manager is responsible for leading the organization's infrastructure operations, including Linux and Windows server environments, enterprise networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and IT support services. The role ensures high availability, performance, security, and scalability of IT systems while managing a team of system administrators, network engineers, and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
• Oversee virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, capacity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead server migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Network Management

• Manage enterprise LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, and Data Center networks.
• Configure and monitor routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network security appliances.
• Monitor network performance, availability, throughput, and latency.
• Implement network security controls and compliance requirements. These responsibilities align with internal R&D IT networking support requirements.

Security & Compliance

• Develop and enforce IT security policies and standards.
• Manage vulnerability remediation, patch management, endpoint security, and access controls.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance initiatives (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Lead incident response and recovery activities.

Team Leadership

• Lead System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Helpdesk teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and career development planning.
• Manage resource allocation, project priorities, and operational KPIs.

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead infrastructure refresh, cloud migration, and digital transformation projects.
• Manage hardware, software, telecom, and cloud service vendors.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and IT roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor service availability and SLA compliance.
• Implement automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

8+ years of IT Infrastructure experience.

3+ years leading infrastructure or operations teams.

Strong expertise in:

• Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu)
• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO
• VMware vSphere / Hyper-V
• Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper)
• Firewalls and VPN Technologies
• Storage, Backup, Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft 365 and Azure/AWS

Role description

IT Manager - Linux, Windows & Networking

Location: USA

Experience: 8-15 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

The IT Manager is responsible for leading the organization's infrastructure operations, including Linux and Windows server environments, enterprise networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, and IT support services. The role ensures high availability, performance, security, and scalability of IT systems while managing a team of system administrators, network engineers, and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Management

• Manage and maintain Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows Server environments.
• Oversee virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V.
• Ensure system uptime, performance, capacity planning, and disaster recovery readiness.
• Lead server migrations, upgrades, and infrastructure modernization initiatives.

Network Management

• Manage enterprise LAN, WAN, VPN, Wi-Fi, and Data Center networks.
• Configure and monitor routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and network security appliances.
• Monitor network performance, availability, throughput, and latency.
• Implement network security controls and compliance requirements. These responsibilities align with internal R&D IT networking support requirements.

Security & Compliance

• Develop and enforce IT security policies and standards.
• Manage vulnerability remediation, patch management, endpoint security, and access controls.
• Support audits and regulatory compliance initiatives (SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Lead incident response and recovery activities.

Team Leadership

• Lead System Administrators, Network Engineers, and Helpdesk teams.
• Conduct performance reviews, mentoring, and career development planning.
• Manage resource allocation, project priorities, and operational KPIs.

Project & Vendor Management

• Lead infrastructure refresh, cloud migration, and digital transformation projects.
• Manage hardware, software, telecom, and cloud service vendors.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and IT roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor service availability and SLA compliance.
• Implement automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation, standards, and operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

8+ years of IT Infrastructure experience.

3+ years leading infrastructure or operations teams.

Strong expertise in:

• Linux Administration (RHEL, Ubuntu)
• Windows Server Administration
• Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO
• VMware vSphere / Hyper-V
• Enterprise Networking (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper)
• Firewalls and VPN Technologies
• Storage, Backup, Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft 365 and Azure/AWS

Other details

Salary range $74500 to $150000