Windows Engineering & Virtualization Manager

Ring Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,900 - 150,900; Full time

Job summary

Ring Inc is looking for an IT Manager in Las Vegas to oversee IT personnel, manage departmental resources, and ensure operational uptime of essential corporate systems. Candidates will need at least five years in an IT management role, along with extensive experience in Windows and VMware technologies.

The position requires leadership, technical problem-solving, and effective communication skills. A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is necessary alongside a proactive approach to managing projects in a fast-paced environment.

The role also involves budget management and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure continuity and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years in an IT management position.
• Seven years in Windows, VMware, Cisco UCS, and SAN systems.
• Education and experience combination allowed.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT personnel and team member requests.
• Ensure operational uptime of systems.
• Maintain communication on project statuses.
• Budget management and vendor relations.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent technical problem-solving skills

Excellent customer support skills

Organizational and time management skills

Proven oral and written communication skills

Meticulous documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Windows

VMware

Cisco UCS

SAN systems

Microsoft Exchange Server

Job description

Summary

This leadership position works closely with Stations Support, the NOC, Software Development, DevOps, Linux Engineering, Quality Assurance, Information Assurance, Information Security, Database Administration, Network Engineering, and Project Management teams in order to maintain and enhance our existing processes. Candidates should have prior experience working in a large, fast‑paced, enterprise environment working with multi-disciplinary teams.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No

Minimum Requirements

Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Information Technology) or equivalent work experience.

Years of Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an IT management position. Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in Windows, VMware, Cisco UCS, and SAN systems design and implementation in large enterprise environments.

Preferred Requirements

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent technical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer support skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven oral and written communication skills.
• Able to prioritize, address, and follow through on multiple tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Available to be on-call for emergencies; able to work weekends if needed.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering concepts.
• Extensive experience deploying, and maintaining virtual infrastructure running VMware ESXi 5.x/6.x on Cisco UCS hardware.
• Technical knowledge of VMware virtualization technologies (vCenter, vSphere, ESXi, DRS, vMotion, HA, FT, DRS, SRM, vROPs, vShield).
• Experience with vCloud Suite, vRealize Operations Manager.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Failover Cluster Services, MS SQL, SharePoint, etc.
• Experience with NetBackup, and various enterprise backup strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of network protocols, such as IP, ARP, TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, FTP, NTP, SNMP, etc.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively and take lead in a tight-knit team environment.
• Able to maintain meticulous documentation and procedures.

Job Duties

• Daily management of IT personnel, team member PTO requests, performance reviews, and fostering of team work & cohesion.
• The proper management of departmental resources to facilitate internal and business project needs, is also a key aspect of the daily duties.
• Keeps an open line of communication to report daily and/or weekly to upper management on the status of the team’s projects/tasks, and or any system break/fix issues that may have occurred.
• Operational and Production Support – Ensure operational uptime of corporate and production systems essential to Allegiant and its customers.
• Production and SDLC Compute Hardware & Virtual Abstraction Management – This includes the architecture, oversight, responsibility, and capacity planning of all physical and virtual compute resources that are relied upon by DEV, DevOps, DBA, Linux Systems, and Corporate users.
• New Technology – It is the responsibility of the Windows Engineering & Virtualization Manager to stay current with technology, and research new technologies that might benefit Allegiant in the near future.
• Budget management – This position will require close interaction with the department head and third party vendors to prepare for the annual budget schedule. Also ensure that all purchases are within the approved budgeted numbers.
• Managing third party relations - Allegiant makes use of different third party services. The Windows Engineering & Virtualization Manager is responsible for engaging, and maintaining a positive relationship with our contracted, and noncontract vendors, and ensures that the third party properly executes the agreed terms and conditions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office/IT - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24 hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider

Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

EEO Statement

We welcome all individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences to apply. Our company values the unique perspectives and talents that each person brings to our team.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran

For more information, see https://allegiantair.jobs

Salary

$120,900 - $150,900 a year