IT Systems Team Lead

The Talent Mine; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Talent Mine is seeking an IT Operations Team Lead for an on-site role in the Huntington, WV area. You will lead the Infrastructure Team and Application Support Analyst Team, partnering with IT Manager and local leadership to meet facility IT needs and drive AI/automation initiatives.

You will mentor peers, oversee projects, and translate business challenges into scalable, technical solutions while maintaining security and reliability across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience in a large, complex organization with multiple divisions.
• Ability to analyze, identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and work ethics.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted partner with business operations and production processes.
• Mentor IT infrastructure and Application Support Analyst peers.
• Oversee projects; manage deliverables, cross-functional collaboration, and budget considerations.
• Guide IT initiatives that support modernization aligned with strategy.
• Administer Windows and Linux servers; manage software licenses and hardware maintenance.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Application support

Project management

VMware

PowerShell

Python

Networking

Windows server

Linux

SQL/Oracle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

Tools

VMware

IIS/SharePoint

Cohesity/Veeam

Job description

The Talent Mine is recruiting an IT Operations Team Lead for an immediate role near the Huntington, WV area. This is for the nation's #1 recycler of any product, a company with unmatched job security and stable growth!

***NOTE***:

This is an on-site position 5 days/week, with some travel required - no remote or hybrid arrangements are available for this role. Candidates must be US citizens or Green Card holders (our clients DO NOT consider candidates that hold H1B status or that require C2C/visa sponsorship arrangements).

If you are an IT Team Lead that wants to be a part of the circular economy, enjoys leading a team with a player/coach mentality, and has a growth + team-first mindset, read on!

Overview:

You will lead the Infrastructure Team and Application Support Analyst Team – working closely with the IT Manager and local division leadership to meet the IT infrastructure and application needs of the facility and other locations. You will be a resource for the IT team, offering guidance on day-to-day activities and ensuring projects meet deadlines. You will play a key part in accelerating the AI and automation roadmap, including design and implementation of agentic systems to reduce manual effort and improve workflow efficiency. And you’ll partner with business stakeholders to translate operational challenges into scalable, AI-powered solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as a trusted partner with business operations and production processes
• Provide mentorship to IT infrastructure and Application Support Analyst peers
• Offer project oversight (manage deliverables, cross-functional collaboration with all business groups, strong financial awareness – including monitoring project costs and keeping the team on track with budget expectations)
• Guide IT initiatives that support modernization, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
• Administer Windows and Linux servers
• Oversee the implementation/installation, maintenance/troubleshooting, and licensing of software/applications, as well as hardware maintenance agreements/contracts
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and keep leadership informed about risks, progress, and resource needs
• Manage virtual cloud platforms such as VMWare Environments, Virtual Private Cloud, and/or Azure Computing, including storage, network, full VMs, and container applications
• Manage/support access control and camera system solutions
• Lead backup, testing, and recovery (including updating and maintaining the disaster recovery plan)
• Perform Project Management in an Agile framework (including overseeing contractor responsibilities and duties)
• Perform SQL and Oracle database management
• Assist with network and security administration
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades and improvements, and contribute to solution recommendations
• Approach initiatives and software implementations with an enterprise-wide mindset, ensuring solutions align with broader business needs, standards, and longterm scalability
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work a rotational on-call IT support schedule to include evenings and weekends as assigned
• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and application support/management.
• Technical knowledge of hardware, software and network infrastructure.
• Prior experience with project management (including managing multiple projects simultaneously).
• Professional demeanor with a high degree of flexibility, responsiveness, and self-direction.
• Proven ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
• Supervisor/manager recommendation and ability to perform all essential functions of the job (with or without a reasonable accommodation).

The best candidates will have most of the following credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience working in a large, complex organization with multiple divisions
• Ability to analyze, identify and solve complex problems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Responsibility, reliability, and commitment to fulfilling work obligations; will hold others accountable for desired results
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal oversight
• Advanced experience of data center design including environmental control requirements
• Advanced experience with network architecture design
• Advanced experience with IIS Administration and/or SharePoint Administration
• Advanced experience with Cohesity/Veeam systems
• Advanced experience with configuring and managing server environments
• Scripting experience (including PowerShell, Python, and others)
• Manufacturing-related IT experience, with a preference for process-related industries
• Experience in a heavy industrial setting
• Certifications

-VMware VCP Certification

-Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)

-Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

-AZ-040T00-A: Automating Administration with PowerShell

Compensation and benefits:

TOTAL COMPENSATION = $140,000-$278,000, broken down as follows:

• Base salary range - $110,000 - $135,000
• Annual bonus of 28-32% over the past 5 years!
• 401K and Roth accounts, plus pay-for-performance bonuses
• Educational assistance (up to $10K per year for you and your family members)
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family!

If you feel qualified and interested in this immediate IT Systems Team Lead role, we want to speak with you! The team at the Talent Mine has a stellar track record placing successful IT candidates with this client, and we know the nuances to help guide you through the interview process and land this exciting role. Leverage