IT Systems Team Lead

Vermont Information Processing•Colchester, VT

7d•$90,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VIP is seeking a highly skilled IT Systems Engineer Team Lead to join our IT Team. This role is pivotal in leading a talented team in analyzing, testing, and building leading-edge solutions, focusing heavily on advanced process automation, security, and scalability. Position Type: Full Time, Hybrid. This position will report to our office headquarters in Colchester, VT Starting Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000/year

Requirements

5+ years of experience in systems or software engineering, with strong leadership experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent certifications/experience).
Solid experience with Windows and Linux Servers, networking concepts ( OSI model, TCP/IP, EIGRP routing, VLANs ).
Solid experience with scripting and automation.
Strong understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies.
Strong Leadership and mentoring skills with an ability to think outside the box.
Excellent analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a methodical work style and attention to detail.
Advanced project management and time management skills.
Experience with change control management and proper documentation is vital.

Nice To Haves

Industry certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, or CISSP are a plus.
Experience with Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure (AOS, AHV) is highly desirable.
Familiarity with cloud environments like AWS and/or GCP .

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Architecture - Lead the definition, maintenance, and architecture of our core technical infrastructure, including designing and implementing complex, enterprise-class solutions.
Automation & Efficiency - Drive significant process automation using tools like Ansible, PowerShell, and bash scripting to streamline system builds, updates, and maintenance, reducing human intervention.
System Integrity & Security - Formulate, monitor, and enforce policies and procedures to ensure system maintenance, integrity, and robust security. Implement and maintain SOC1 & SOC2 security policies and measures to protect against cyber threats.
Advanced Troubleshooting - Provide advanced, detail-oriented support for all installed systems and infrastructure (x64/x86-based servers, virtualization, networking). Expertly diagnose root causes of complex incidents and collaborate with cross-functional IT teams (Security, Middleware, Operations) for full resolution.
Deployment & Project Management - Research, beta test, and lead full deployment projects for new tools and services. Support critical systems including reverse proxies ( HAProxy ), web application servers ( Tomcat ), and cloud solutions from vendors like BeyondTrust, Crowdstrike, and Okta .
Team Development - Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level I, II, and III IT Systems Engineers, guiding the team in incident tracking and alert response.