Server & Storage Systems Manager

Lower Colorado River Authority; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Training & development

Paid time off

Job summary

Lower Colorado River Authority in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Server & Storage Systems Manager to lead IT/OT infrastructure operations and drive reliability across the enterprise.

You will guide a team, manage projects, and develop roadmaps for server, identity and storage platforms, including Azure, VMware, NetApp, and backup solutions, while fostering collaboration and innovative technology practices.

Qualifications

• Twelve+ years designing, implementing and supporting enterprise IT/OT infrastructure.
• Degree in computer science or related field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily system infrastructure operations to ensure high availability.
• Lead and execute key projects while managing resources and timelines.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for server, identity and storage technologies.
• Provide first-class customer support and ensure seamless service delivery.
• Manage incidents and provide technical guidance to minimize downtime.
• Mentor and develop your team to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

IT/OT infrastructure

Project management

Cloud infrastructure

Vendor coordination

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Azure

VMware

NetApp

Active Directory

Infoblox

Commvault

Job description

Here's The Role

Do you have familiarity with cloud infrastructure, virtualization, backup and recovery solutions, and network management tools? LCRA is seeking a Server & Storage Systems Manager, to support our IT/OT infrastructure. In this role, you will ensure reliable server and storage operations while encouraging a collaborative culture. Our ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing teams and projects in enterprise environments. You must have the ability to drive innovation, simplify processes, and support the organization's central initiatives through effective technology management. This role requires proven leadership experience and technical expertise across multiple platforms, including Azure, VMware, Commvault, NetApp, Active Directory, and Infoblox. If you want to develop your career at a great organization with outstanding benefits, training, and meaningful work that improves the lives of Texans,

How You’ll Contribute

• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance for IT/OT infrastructure across the organization by overseeing daily System Infrastructure operations.
• Lead and execute key projects while managing resources and timelines efficiently.
• Develop and implement a strategic roadmap for server, identity and storage technologies, that align with organizational goals.
• Provide first-class customer support to all departments by promptly resolving issues and ensuring seamless service delivery.
• Manage and track incidents, provide technical guidance to problems to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to your team, fostering collaboration, skill development, and continuous improvement.

How You’re Qualified

• Twelve or more years of experience in design, specification, implementation, administration and support of enterprise-level IT/OT infrastructure systems, servers and other associated systems including server monitoring and backup systems or relevant experience.
• A degree(s) in computer science or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.

How You’ll Stand Out

• 10+ years of experience leading technical teams, optimizing workflows, and allocating time and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Extensive experience deploying, administering, and integrating Azure services, including virtualized environments, PaaS, and Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).
• 11+ years of experience with VMware virtualization platforms, Active Directory (AD) management, and the implementation of robust identity-management solutions featuring role-based access control.
• 10+ years of experience in automation, backup solutions, and the application of AI technologies to streamline operations, strengthen data protection, and drive innovation across technical environments.
• Proven experience overseeing data center operations, including server infrastructure maintenance, high-availability environments, and performance optimization.
• Advanced knowledge of NetApp storage systems and enterprise best practices for data management and security.

How We’ll Support You

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Equal Opportunity Employer

• LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
• LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources [phone] or email [e-mail]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.