We are looking for an experienced IT Manager specializing in platform research systems to join our team in Piscataway, New Jersey. This is a contract position offering an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge initiatives in high-performance computing and storage environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background and proven leadership skills to manage complex IT systems and support research-driven technology needs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the administration and engineering of IT systems, including hardware, virtualization technologies, and large-scale environments.<br>• Lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.<br>• Manage high-performance computing systems, including Linux at scale, job schedulers, and workload performance optimization.<br>• Implement and maintain high-performance research storage solutions, including parallel file systems and disaster recovery processes.<br>• Configure and optimize high-speed interconnects, GPUs, and node provisioning within clustered environments.<br>• Develop and manage automation and configuration management processes using scripting languages and tools.<br>• Ensure security best practices are adhered to, including identity integrations, access controls, and vulnerability management.<br>• Collaborate with researchers, central IT teams, and vendors to address technical needs and challenges.<br>• Utilize project management skills to plan, execute, and deliver IT initiatives effectively.<br>• Support container technologies and software environment management for research applications.
<p>FULLY ONSITE REQUIRED- 5 DAYS IN OFFICE- BROOKLYN</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Top Required Skills</strong></p><ol><li>Virtualization, server infrastructure, and enterprise storage systems (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, Windows Server)</li><li>Automation, monitoring, scripting, and RMM platforms (NinjaOne and similar MSP tools)</li><li>Network architecture and security including routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless infrastructure</li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>- Design, deploy, and support virtualization, server, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure</p><p>- Configure and optimize enterprise storage, replication, backup, and disaster recovery solutions</p><p>- Implement, maintain, and improve automation, monitoring, and RMM platforms including NinjaOne</p><p>- Manage and support hybrid cloud environments integrating on-premises infrastructure with Azure, AWS, and Microsoft 365 services</p><p>- Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure, networking, virtualization, cloud, and performance issues</p><p>- Configure and support routing, switching, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, and wireless networking solutions</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p><p>- Strong experience designing and supporting virtualization platforms, enterprise storage systems, and high-availability infrastructure</p><p>- Strong experience supporting cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft 365 environments</p><p>- Strong understanding of network architecture, switching, routing, VLANs, VPNs, firewalls, wireless infrastructure, and WAN connectivity across enterprise networking platforms including Cisco, Ubiquiti, Peplink, and similar technologies</p><p>- Experience with automation, monitoring, scripting, and RMM platforms such as NinjaOne and other MSP-focused tools</p><p>- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across servers, storage, networking, and cloud environments</p><p> </p><p><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></p><p>- Familiarity with high-availability, replication, and business continuity strategies</p><p>- Experience working in MSP or multi-client environments</p><p>- Experience supporting both cloud and on-premises infrastructure</p>
Key Responsibilities<br>• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 support for end users across voice, data, applications, and desktop systems<br>• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network-related issues both remotely and onsite<br>• Support and administer Windows Server environments and Active Directory<br>• Manage and maintain Microsoft 365 (O365) including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and MFA<br>• Configure, deploy, and support Windows 10/11 workstations and peripherals<br>• Support and troubleshoot LAN/WAN connectivity, VOIP systems, and network devices<br>• Monitor and manage system backups, disaster recovery processes, and infrastructure performance<br>• Lead and participate in IT projects, including site setups, upgrades, and deployments<br>• Evaluate hardware/software needs and recommend solutions aligned with business requirements<br>• Collaborate with vendors, procurement, and internal teams on technology solutions and services<br>• Maintain accurate documentation of systems, processes, and infrastructure<br>• Manage hardware/software inventory and ensure proper asset tracking<br>• Provide technical guidance to team members and act as an escalation point when needed<br>• Deliver regular updates on project status and system performance to leadership