Sr. Manager, Systems Administration Job

Ever since we opened our doors in 1996, Lendingtree has earned a reputation of exceeding the expectations of both our customers and our partners.  Even in today's ever-changing market, we continue to go above and beyond to deliver the quality and service that Lendingtree is known for.

Lendingtree Loans is looking for a Sr. Manager, Systems Administrator with 10+ yrs of systems administration background to join our team! The primary role of the Sr. Manager, Systems Administrator will be to maintain the stability, performance, recoverability and security of the infrastructure supporting the Home Loan Center/LendingTree Loans business.

 

This is an extremely hands-on, working Manager position.  The responsibilities for the Sr. Manager, Systems Administrator include, but are not limited to:

 

·         Managing a mix of 6 - 8 Systems Administrators and Network Operations team members

·         Establishing standards, best practices and the overall operations architecture for the company

·         Primary responsibility is the performance, stability and availability of the systems through hands on management and the groups resources

·         Managing operations projects, priorities and timelines

·         Experience managing a Microsoft environment, with an emphasis on the following technologies:  Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Communicator, Unified Messaging, and Windows Server and Desktop operating systems. 

·         Maintaining the daily health of the server system, server builds, patch management, ensuring proper configuration and troubleshoot issues (90% Dell Servers with some HP Blades)

·         Continuing policy of “virtualize first” for all server builds with a goal of 100% virtualization with VMWare

·         Managerial guidance of internal and external network interfaces, and a familiarity with the OSI model and Layer 2 vs Layer 3 switching

·         Architecting, implementing and maintenance of a Disaster Recovery program involving multiple locations

·         Assessing the value add of outside partners to support the team through skillset and bandwidth gaps

·         Identifying hardware and software lifecycles for the purposes of scheduling upgrades and technology replacements

·         Providing consistent, ongoing communication to other IT members

 

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

 

·         Strong communication skills with employees, peers, and outside vendors required

·         Expert level knowledge in the planning, architecture, and execution of backup and disaster recovery procedures.  Must have:

o   Experience with developing disaster recovery processes

o   Working experience with VM Site Recovery manager

o   Working experience with EMC Recover Point

·         Expert knowledge of EMC RecoverPoint, VMWare SRM, SQL Server, Exchange, etc.

·         Expert level knowledge working with Microsoft technologies.  Windows Server, Exchange, SQL Server, SMS, Active Directory, Group Policy, etc. 

·         Expert knowledge of and hands-on experience with EMC SAN technologies, experience with Compellent a plus

·         Working experience with Microsoft Exchange, Forefront, Active Sync, BES, OWA, Communicator, and Unified Messaging is required

·         Experience with planning and executing patch management procedures is a plus.

·         Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations

·         Experience working with Dell Servers and HP Blades

·         Experience with design, layout, and architecture of two geographically dispersed Data Centers and working with teams in geographically different locations

·         Experience with server virtualization, VMWare, Citrix - XenApp and XenDesktop is preferred

·         Solid understanding of the mortgage business and vernacular

·         Outstanding communication skills

 

LendingTree is a technology-driven company that strives to be a leader in our industry by efficiently delivering quality service to our customers.  We offer comprehensive benefits package to our employees that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K plan and a relaxed work environment.  Submit your resume today for consideration! (This person can sit in Irvine, CA, Louisville, KY or Charlotte, NC)