BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

IT Systems Manager

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAtlanta, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Demonstrated experience with standard software applications, including Microsoft Windows Server and VMware virtualization software.
Enterprise-level Active Directory experience and experience supporting Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012.
Extensive experience with DFS/DFS-R in Windows Server 2012 production environments.
Experience with SolarWinds server monitoring and alerting.
Experience with VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
Extensive experience with Exchange 2003, 2010, and O365.
Experience implementing and maintaining an enterprise DNS, WINS, and DHCP environment.
Working knowledge of server operating systems and maintenance.
Working knowledge of data center operations support.
Familiarity with current IT best practices, methodologies, and tools.
Experience in large, multi-vendor IT enterprise environments.
Ability to lead teams of entry-level and experienced technical personnel, including team leads who directly manage people.
Ability to build cross-functional relationships across multiple areas of the company and attain desired results.
Seven or more years of experience; candidates with an MS, MA, or MBA require five or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Understand the company’s vision, mission, and strategy, understand business-unit objectives, and set and accomplish individual performance goals accordingly.
Manage technical support staff by allocating tasks, managing workload to optimize time and customer satisfaction, taking disciplinary action, and supporting staff development.
Purchase, install, and maintain systems-based equipment throughout its lifecycle.
Provide escalated on-site support for hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.
Coordinate and direct staff, key users, and consultants in cross-organizational and cross-functional teams of varying sizes and scopes.
Update business leadership and senior IT management on incident-management issues, resolutions, and next steps.
Manage vendor relationships to understand new technologies and leverage existing technologies.
Develop, maintain, and implement IT infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures to ensure authorized use and compliance.
Report and track metrics related to servers, storage, and related systems.
Understand the current environment, create a vision for the future, and execute and implement that vision.
Lead the team; select and hire staff; develop objectives; coach staff; and evaluate performance.
Ensure direct reports receive applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company.
Hold direct reports accountable for individual and team performance and address performance issues appropriately and promptly.

Desired Qualifications

Any of the following certifications is a plus: MSCE, CCNP, CCSP, or CISSP.
A BS or BA degree in a related field is preferred.
An MS, MA, or MBA is a plus.

Job Description

Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly.
Manages technical support staff, which includes allocating tasks, managing workload to optimize time, customer satisfaction, disciplinary action and personal development of staff.
Responsible for the purchase, installation and life-cycle maintenance of all systems based equipment.
Provides escalated on-site support of hardware, software and network connectivity issues.
Coordinates and directs the activities of staff, key users and/or consultants in cross-organizational and cross-functional teams of various size & scope.
Continuously updates Business Leadership & Senior IT Management on incident management issues/resolution & next steps
Manages vendor relationships to understand new technologies and leverage existing technologies.
Develops, maintains and implements standards, policies, and procedures for the IT Infrastructure that ensures authorized use and compliance.
Reports and tracks metrics related to server, storage and related systems.
Understands the current environment, create a vision for the future, and execute / implements the vision
Demonstrated experience with standard software applications, including Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare virtualization software
Enterprise level Active Directory Experience and supporting Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012.
Extensive experience in DFS/DFS R in Windows Server 2012 production environments.
Experience with SolarWinds server monitoring and alerting
Experience with VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Extensive experience with Exchange 2003, 2010, O365
Experience implementing and maintaining an enterprise DNS, WINS & DHCP environment.
Leads team; selects/hires; develops objectives; coaches and evaluates performance. Ensures direct reports obtain applicable training and development opportunities to enhance performance, development, and contributions to the company. Holds direct reports accountable for individual and team performance. Addresses performance issues appropriately and timely.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Any of the following certifications a plus: MSCE, CCNP, CCSP, CISSP
BS / BA Degree in related field preferred. MS / MA / MBA a plus.
7+ years experience; 5+ year w/ MS/MA/MBA.
Working knowledge of server operating systems and maintenance. Working knowledge of data center operations support. Ability to work independently, creatively & analytically in a high-paced, problem-solving environment. Familiar with current IT best practices, methodologies & tools. Experience in large, multi-vendor IT enterprise environments. Must have strong leadership skills. Must be capable of leading teams of entry level personnel and teams of experienced technical personnel. Must be capable of managing team leads that directly manage people. Must be capable of building cross functional relationships across multiple areas of BlueLinx and attaining desired results.

Demonstrated experience with standard software applications, including Microsoft Windows Server, VMWare virtualization software
Enterprise level Active Directory Experience and supporting Windows Server 2003, 2008, 2012.
Extensive experience in DFS/DFS R in Windows Server 2012 production environments.
Experience with SolarWinds server monitoring and alerting
Experience with VMWare Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Extensive experience with Exchange 2003, 2010, O365
Experience implementing and maintaining an enterprise DNS, WINS & DHCP environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About the Company

BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

BlueLinx is a building products distributor for residential and commercial construction. It sources, stores, and ships a wide range of products—from lumber to high-end siding and panels—through a national warehouse and logistics network that serves retailers, suppliers, and professional contractors. Its breadth of products and nationwide distribution give it the ability to provide reliable supply across the country. Its goal is to connect manufacturers with construction customers by offering a broad selection, efficient stocking, and dependable delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 2004

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