Details Department: InfrastructureSchedule: Full timeLocation: Remote
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

 

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

As Director of Enterprise Compute and Storage, you will set the strategy and drive execution in a large, distributed, complex IT environment. Leading a 24/7/365 global team, you'll ensure our technology aligns with Ascension's business needs. This role requires a strategic mindset, deep technical expertise, and exceptional leadership skills.

 

The successful candidate will manage the server and cloud operations and infrastructure team, reporting to the Senior Director of IT Infrastructure. The Director will manage, coach, and mentor global infrastructure team members and foster a high-performance culture.

 

Responsibilities

 

Oversee the development, implementation, and operation of cloud, on-premise, and data center solutions.Guide the transformation to a multi-cloud environment that aligns with the company's operational and strategic needs.Collaborate closely with technology providers to ensure our IT infrastructure meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.Performs long range planning; assists with technology budget development; identifies departmental and organizational technology goals, and needs.Forge partnerships with cross-functional global teams to determine forward-looking strategies for the infrastructure teamLead all infrastructure requirements for mergers and acquisitions, develop and seamlessly execute integration strategiesDevelop, manage, and track the global infrastructure team’s annual budgetPartner with senior executives to identify opportunities for technology-driven innovation and optimize resource allocationTranslate corporate objectives into quantifiable IT plans with clear project plans and timelinesMotivate team to embrace best practices and support transformation via a robust project management approachDevelop annual server and storage infrastructure operations vision, goals and objectivesWork closely with the Cyber Security Team to maintain compliant and secure systems and processesMonitor and analyze the impact of new technology on existing and future capacity and provide advice and guidance on appropriate technological solutionsDevelop, maintain and implement a proactive capacity planning model to support business decisionsCoordinate all infrastructure changes with appropriate teams to ensure uninterrupted serviceAcknowledge and resolve business, user, and system-generated production issues for assigned infrastructure within established service levelsMaintain documentation for all operational/support processes and automate repetitive processes where appropriateCollaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external technology partners to prioritize, estimate and complete projects in support of businessParticipate in deep architectural discussions to ensure solutions are designed for successful deployment in the cloud, including Cloud FinOps.Bring M&A experience to lead efforts for system divestiture, ensuring seamless alignment of systems and processes.Performs necessary software engineering and quality assurance functions including system security, software configuration management and system software evaluation.
Requirements

Education:

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
Additional Preferences

 

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related discipline, certifications or equivalent experienceMinimum of 10 year’s experience delivering and managing technology services on a enterprise scaleShould have in-depth expertise in virtualization platforms, storage management, and backup strategies. VMware, Hitachi, Dell, HyperV, AIX, Linux, MainframeExpert level understanding of Windows operating systems, modern compute/storage platforms (including hyper converged solutions), DNS, networking, and Active Directory and roles based access control (RBAC)Intermediate understanding and experience with Cloud solutions, including FinOpsAbility to communicate complex technical information to all stakeholders, including non-technical audiencesAbility to interact effectively at all levels with sensitivity to cultural diversity

 

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Why Join Our Team

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 134,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

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