Senior Backoffice Specialist

Role Overview

We're seeking an experienced IT Backoffice Specialist with 5+ years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing and optimizing our IT infrastructure, providing high-level technical support, and driving innovation in our systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize VMware virtualization infrastructure
• Implement and oversee vulnerability assessment and patch management strategies
• Design and execute server automation processes using infrastructure as code (IaC) principles
• Collaborate with network engineers to integrate server infrastructure with networking components
• Lead and mentor junior team members in IT best practices
• Manage cloud infrastructure and assets, including Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
• Provide escalation support for critical incidents and participate in on-call rotations
• Oversee IT equipment lifecycle, including purchasing, deployment, and decommissioning
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Monitor and ensure optimal performance of IT systems and infrastructure
• Troubleshoot complex issues across various IT domains (servers, networks, applications)
• Stay current with emerging technologies and security threats, recommending improvements as needed
• Contribute to the development of IT policies, procedures, and documentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IT initiatives with business objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience as a System Administrator or similar role
• Advanced knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, and Mac OS environments
• Expertise in VMware virtualization technologies
• Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash) and experience with automation tools
• Proficiency in SQL Server administration, including clustering and high availability setups
• Hands-on experience with cloud services, preferably Azure
• Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Our Culture and Values

At eSentire we work in a collaborative and innovative work environment. We work with brilliant and passionate people who strive and encourage others to do their best. eSentire’s idea-rich environment welcomes creative and sometimes unconventional perspectives!

We celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.

Total Rewards

We believe in rewarding performance and providing comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being. Our package includes comprehensive health benefits, a flexible vacation plan, and participation in our company-wide equity program, allowing you to share in the success and growth of our organization. 

Accommodation
 
If you have any accessibility requirements during the recruitment process, please reach out to our HR team at aoda@esentire.com and any accommodation needs will be addressed upon request. Your talents and unique perspectives are valued, and we look forward to the opportunity to work together to build a more inclusive future.

It's our mission at eSentire to protect our customers 24/7/365 and we extend this conviction to job seekers. During the application and interview process, eSentire will communicate with you from one of our corporate "@esentire.com" email addresses, never from a public email address. We strive to provide a welcoming, respectful, and thorough interview process, providing the candidate with ample opportunity to spend time with the hiring manager, recruiter, and future colleagues face to face, or using a video conference technology.   

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