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Ascendion · 2 days ago

Systems Lead

Vancouver, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $112K/yr

10+ years exp

Ascendion is a full-service digital engineering solutions company that delivers captivating experiences through innovative software platforms. The Systems Lead role involves overseeing operations and infrastructure management, combining strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to ensure operational excellence across enterprise environments.

Augmented RealityCloud ComputingConsultingSoftware Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Namrata (Namy) Rani

Responsibilities

Lead strategic NOC transformation initiatives: Define scope, objectives, success metrics, and deliverables

Plan and manage projects end-to-end: Develop timelines, allocate resources, and track progress against milestones

Establish governance and communication frameworks: Drive stakeholder engagement, reporting, and executive updates

Champion automation and AI-driven initiatives for operational efficiency

Lead and mentor a team of 8+ engineers managing system and server operations

Oversee ticketing workflows and ensure timely resolution of issues

Manage and maintain Windows Server environments, including Active Directory (AD)

Administer and troubleshoot Hyper-V and VMware virtualization platforms

Ensure high availability and performance of infrastructure systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for system security and scalability

Ensure adherence to GDPR/DSR and ITIL best practices

Manage budgets, risks, and compliance across programs

Deliver dashboards and KPI summaries to leadership for visibility and decision-making

Qualification

IT leadership experienceWindows Server administrationActive DirectoryVirtualization technologiesScriptingAutomationMonitoring toolsCloud environmentsStakeholder managementBudget managementRisk managementCompliance managementCommunication skillsLeadership skills

Required

Minimum 10+ years of engineering or IT leadership experience, preferably in NOC, distributed systems, or cloud service infrastructure

Proven experience managing large-scale transformation programs and infrastructure operations

Strong knowledge of ITIL best practices and governance frameworks

Expertise in Windows Server administration, Active Directory, and virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware)

Experience with scripting and automation tools (PowerShell, Python)

Familiarity with monitoring and ITSM tools (Datadog, Splunk, Zabbix, Grafana; Jira)

Understanding of network infrastructure and cloud environments (Azure)

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to manage budgets, risks, and compliance

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Long-term disability insurance

Shortterm disability insurance

5 personal days accrued each calendar year. The Paid time off benefits meet the paid sick and safe time laws that pertains to the City/ State

10-15 days of paid vacation time

6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year

Ascendion Learning Management System

Company

Ascendion

Ascendion is a trusted ally for enterprise business and technology leaders engineering the digital future.

Founded in 2022

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, USA

10001+ employees

https://ascendion.com

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