NETWORK AND INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGER (1)

The Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the overall planning, design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of the university's core network and server infrastructure. This role ensures high availability, security, and optimal performance of all critical IT systems to support the university's teaching, research, and administrative functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing enterprise-level network and server infrastructure.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Expertise in TCP/IP networking, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, and VPN technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of server operating systems and virtualization technologies.
Skills
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CCNP, VCP, CISSP, AWS/Azure certifications).
• Experience in a higher education or research environment.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Strong understanding of ITIL framework and service management best practices.

Infrastructure Management & Operations
• Lead the management, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of the university's data centers, server rooms, and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Oversee the performance, capacity planning, and maintenance of all core network components (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi), routers, switches, firewalls, and security appliances.
• Manage virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and ensure the stability and scalability of all physical and virtual server environments.
• Develop, implement, and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical systems.
• Ensure rigorous maintenance of operating systems (e.g., Windows Server, Linux), storage systems (SAN/NAS), and backup solutions.Security & Compliance
• Work closely with the IT Security team to implement and enforce security policies across all infrastructure components.
• Ensure the network and server infrastructure complies with relevant institutional policies and external regulations (e.g., data privacy laws).
• Manage access control, identity management, and directory services (e.g., Active Directory, LDAP).
Team Leadership & Strategy
• Manage and mentor a team of network administrators, server engineers, and support staff.
• Develop and manage the annual infrastructure budget, forecasting hardware, software, and personnel needs.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for all infrastructure systems, configurations, and processes.
• Define the university's long-term technical architecture and infrastructure strategy, aligning it with the institution's strategic goals.

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