Network/Systems Engineer Manager

Assurity is looking for enthusiastic, driven and collaborative people to join our team. We’re a company of vibrant and passionate people who work every day to advance our mission of helping people through difficult times – and who truly want to make a difference. As a Certified B Corporation, we have a verified commitment to our people, community and planet, and we work every day to make the world a better place.

Ample opportunities for growth, a thriving culture and coworkers who care as much as you do are just the beginning. Come work with purpose. Learn more: www.assurity.com/careers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Administrator Virtualization and Cloud Operations by:

• Administer and optimize VMware and Nutanix VDI environments, including ESXi hosts, vCenter, and virtual machines.
• Manage hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premise VMware Infrastructure and Microsoft Azure.
• Support and maintain Azure Virtual Networks, Azure Active Directory, and Azure overall infrastructure.

Supervises Server Storge and Database Support:

• Maintain Windows Server and Linux environments, including patching, backup, and recovery.
• Manage SAN/NAS storage systems, ensuring redundancy, performance, and data integrity.
• Working knowledge of various database technologies (such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Mongo) by ensuring proper connectivity, backup, and performance at the infrastructure level.
• Collaborate with database and application administrators to optimize system resources and troubleshoot infrastructure-related database performance issues.
• Oversee and maintain backup solutions and disaster recovery processes across physical, virtual, and database systems.

Manages Network Support operations by:

• Support and maintain LAN/WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN architectures.
• Oversee performance monitoring, capacity planning, and troubleshooting of network systems.
• Understanding of firewalls, switches, routers, and other critical networking components.

Maintains and develops Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security policies for network and cloud environments.
• Work closely with cybersecurity teams to monitor and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant IT and data protections standards.

Provides general management and technical guidance to Systems engineers and database personnel:

• Supervise network engineers and systems administrators (database administrators), providing mentorship and performance guidelines.
• Coordinate with external vendors, ISPs, and service providers for maintenance and upgrades.
• Plan and manage network-related budgets, projects, and documentation.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be substituted as necessary.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Five to eight years of experience in network or systems administration, with at least two years in management or lead role.
• Strong expertise with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and ESXi.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure management and hybrid network integration.
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing, and firewall configurations.
• Experience managing storage solutions (SAN/NAS) and windows/Linux servers.
• Familiarity with PowerShell or other automation/scripting tools are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excelenet communication and team leadership abilities.
• Strategic thinker with attention to operational efficiency and scalability.
• Talent required in purpose, focus, work ethic, competition, persuasion, relationship extension, team, positivity, stimulator, caring, arranger, learner.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or Information technology, or related field required, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., VMware, VCP, Microsoft Azure Administrator, CCNP, CompTIA Network ) or other applicable certifications preferred.

PHYSICAL AND WORK SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS

• May require work in excess of 40 hours a week in order to complete functions of position.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds from floor to table height.
• Physical mobility sufficient to be able to crawl under desks and between equipment cabinets to attach connectors, pull cables, etc.
• Note: We are not currently considering applicants in CA, CO, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, MN, NJ, NY, VT, WA, for this position.