Systems Operations Technical Manager

Stuller, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness benefits

Health program for employees

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Stuller, Inc. is seeking an experienced Systems Operations Technical Manager to lead the infrastructure, network, and telecommunications environments. You will monitor, secure, and optimize enterprise systems while guiding daily operations and strategic technology initiatives.

The role emphasizes on-call support, upgrades, and cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational objectives within a fast-paced IT group.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network and systems installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
• Experience supporting enterprise infrastructure in a corporate network environment.
• Strong knowledge of network technologies and equipment (Cisco, HPE) and security concepts.
• Experience with cloud-based networking, virtualization, and backup/recovery tools (Veeam).
• Proven ability to plan, test, implement, and document infrastructure upgrades.
• Ability to support on-call rotations and respond to outages quickly.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements to develop infrastructure solutions that meet security and performance needs.
• Monitor and maintain network, server, cloud, and telecom environments for reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure issues and drive resolutions with vendors as needed.
• Plan and document upgrades, enhancements, and technology improvements.
• Support cross-functional projects and ensure compliance with security policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Network administration

System administration

Cloud infrastructure

Security principles

Vendor management

On-call support

Tools

Cisco

HPE

VMware ESX

Microsoft Hyper-V

Red Hat Virtualization

Veeam

AWS

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

Brief Description

With constant innovation, cutting-edge technology, and fast-paced development, we’re looking for talented professionals to join our

Brief Description

With constant innovation, cutting-edge technology, and fast-paced development, we’re looking for talented professionals to join our Information Technology team to help us continue delivering an unparalleled customer experience. The Systems Operations team manages the organization's technology infrastructure, including systems, networks, telecommunications, security, and end-user technology services. The team delivers reliable, secure, and efficient technology solutions that support employees and business operations across the company.

The Systems Operations Technical Manager supports the organization's infrastructure, network, and telecommunications environments. This role is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, securing, and improving enterprise systems while providing technical support for daily operations and strategic technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business and technical requirements to develop infrastructure solutions that support operational needs, security standards, and system performance.
• Monitor and maintain network, server, cloud, and telecommunications environments to ensure reliability, availability, and optimal performance.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, system, and network issues, escalating to vendors when necessary and driving issues through resolution.
• Plan, test, implement, and document infrastructure upgrades, enhancements, and technology improvements.
• Support infrastructure-related projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet organizational objectives.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all information security policies and procedures.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to critical system outages or emergencies when required.

Basic Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in:
  • Network installations, configurations, and troubleshooting
  • Systems installations, configurations, and troubleshooting
  • Supporting enterprise infrastructure in a corporate network environment
• Network Administration
  • Network technologies and equipment, including Cisco and HPE platforms
  • Routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers
  • Network management and diagnostic tools
  • Cloud-based networking infrastructure and automation
  • Network security principles and technologies
• System Administration
  • Systems technologies and equipment, such as blade servers
  • SAN fabrics, including iSCSI and Fiber Channel (FC)
  • Enterprise storage solutions and management applications
  • Virtualization technologies:
    • VMware ESX
    • VMware Horizon
    • Microsoft Hyper-V
    • Red Hat Virtualization
• Server operating systems:
  • Microsoft Windows Server
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Core infrastructure services:
  • Active Directory (AD)
  • DNS
  • DHCP
• Backup and recovery solutions, including Veeam
• Cloud-based systems infrastructure:
  • Microsoft 365
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Infrastructure automation and systems security

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry-recognized certifications in network administration and/or systems administration
• Relevant vendor certifications such as Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, AWS, or HPE certifications preferred.

Summary

Stuller is the jewelry industry's largest manufacturer, supplier, and technology developer in North America. With a customer base spanning the globe, we serve jewelry professionals through an unmatched selection of quality products, expert and friendly service, and the fastest delivery. We are powered by our employees, their creativity, their energy, and their commitment to creating exceptional experiences.

We are committed to our employees' comprehensive health and happiness. Our award-winning wellness initiatives and benefits help Stuller to stand out as one of the top employers in Louisiana. Learn more about our benefits by clicking here.