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IT Systems Team Lead

L6

talent mineCharleston, SCtoday

$110,000 - $135,000 per year

Occupations

Computer and Information Systems ManagersNetwork and Computer Systems AdministratorsComputer Systems Analysts

Industries

Computer Systems Design ServicesComputer Facilities Management ServicesOther Computer Related Services
If you have experience in IT infrastructure, enjoy leading a team with a player/coach mentality, and have a growth + team-first mindset, read on!*NOTE: The client is NOT able to provide visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future, and cannot consider candidates with H1B/OPT/C2C status or visa sponsorship requirements.*The client is North America's largest recycler and leads the steel industry in minimizing environmental impacts, with an unmatched track record of employee investment and stability. As an industrial manufacturing site, the facility is in a rural West Virginia setting. The client provides a generous relocation package including moving costs and temporary housing – so if you're looking for a quieter area, lower cost of living, and better quality of life, this role may be for you!
Overview: You will lead the Infrastructure Team and Application Support Analyst Team – working closely with the IT Manager and local division leadership to meet the IT infrastructure and application needs of the facility and other locations. You will be a resource for the IT team, offering guidance on day-to-day activities and ensuring projects meet deadlines. You will play a key part in accelerating the AI and automation roadmap, including design and implementation of agentic systems to reduce manual effort and improve workflow efficiency. And you'll partner with business stakeholders to translate operational challenges into scalable, AI-powered solutions.
Responsibilities include:
  • Act as a trusted partner with business operations and production processes
  • Provide mentorship to IT infrastructure and Application Support Analyst peers
  • Offer project oversight (manage deliverables, cross-functional collaboration with all business groups, strong financial awareness – including monitoring project costs and keeping the team on track with budget expectations)
  • Guide IT initiatives that support modernization, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
  • Administer Windows and Linux servers
  • Oversee the implementation/installation, maintenance/troubleshooting, and licensing of software/applications, as well as hardware maintenance agreements/contracts
  • Translate business needs into technical solutions and keep leadership informed about risks, progress, and resource needs
  • Manage virtual cloud platforms such as VMWare Environments, Virtual Private Cloud, and/or Azure Computing, including storage, network, full VMs, and container applications
  • Manage/support access control and camera system solutions
  • Administer Active Directory, Certificates, DNS, DHCP, File Shares, SMTP, IIS Entra ID O365, SharePointLead backup, testing, and recovery (including updating and maintaining the disaster recovery plan)
  • Perform Project Management in an Agile framework (including overseeing contractor responsibilities and duties)
  • Perform SQL and Oracle database management
  • Assist with network and security administration
  • Identify opportunities for system upgrades and improvements, and contribute to solution recommendations
  • Approach initiatives and software implementations with an enterprise-wide mindset, ensuring solutions align with broader business needs, standards, and longterm scalability
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Work a rotational on-call IT support schedule to include evenings and weekends as assigned
Minimum requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and application support/management.
  • Technical knowledge of hardware, software and network infrastructure.
  • Prior experience with project management (including managing multiple projects simultaneously).Professional demeanor with a high degree of flexibility, responsiveness, and self-direction.
  • Proven ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
  • Supervisor/manager recommendation and ability to perform all essential functions of the job (with or without a reasonable accommodation).The best candidates will have most of the following credentials:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Experience working in a large, complex organization with multiple divisions
  • Ability to analyze, identify and solve complex problems
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Responsibility, reliability, and commitment to fulfilling work obligations; will hold others accountable for desired results
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal oversight
  • Advanced experience of data center design including environmental control requirements
  • Advanced experience with network architecture design
  • Advanced experience with IIS Administration and/or SharePoint Administration
  • Advanced experience with Cohesity/Veeam systems
  • Advanced experience with configuring and managing server environments
  • Scripting experience (including PowerShell, Python, and others)
  • Project management experience
  • Manufacturing-related IT experience, with a preference for process-related industries
  • Experience in a heavy industrial setting
Certifications: -VMware VCP Certification-Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)-Azure Administrator Certification-Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)-AZ-040T00-A: Automating Administration with PowerShell-AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator-AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions
Compensation and benefits: TOTAL COMPENSATION = $140,000-$178,000, broken down as follows:
  • Base salary range – $110,000 - $135,000 Annual bonus of 28-32% over the past 5 years!401K and Roth accounts, plus pay-for-performance bonuses
  • Educational assistance (up to $10K per year for you and your family members)
  • Outstanding medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family!
If you feel qualified and interested in this immediate IT Systems Team Lead role, we want to speak with you! The team at the Talent Mine has a stellar track record placing successful IT candidates with this client, and we know the nuances to help guide you through the interview process and land this exciting role. Leverage our 20+ years of tech recruiting success to your advantage, and let's chat today!
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Level

LeadL6

Salary

$110,000 - $135,000 per year

Location

Charleston, SC

Occupation

Computer and Information Systems Managers

Industry

Computer Systems Design Services

Posted

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