Project Manager

Interviewing will be hybrid engineers / project managers (CSE) as they were asking detailed questions pertaining to DNA, Firewall rules, and server details.

They are seeking an engineer who does project management. The team consists of CSEs and I would become one of them.

Infrastructure Consulting Systems Engineer

Highly technical infrastructure consulting systems engineer who can lead complex and high-risk projects involving the design, implementation, and transition to operations of IT infrastructure systems.

Responsible for managing the project scope, schedule, quality, and risks, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.

Can lead engineers to

develop a solution, low level designs, and successfully execute deployments

resolution of any major outages / incidents following a change

Can manage projects (from gathering requirements through transitioning)

Sponsor / stakeholder management, status reporting (in place)

RAID log template

Schedule / Timeline template

Project Plan template

Has broad IT infrastructure experience (3-4)

Networking (Firewalls, VLANs, VIPs, DNS, DHCP)

Firewall request template / reference guides?

Security (Zscaler, email security, DLP, etc)

Middleware (Java Platforms, Microservices, ETL, Messaging)

Server (Windows / Linux)

Storage (Commvault)

End-User Computing (Microsoft)

Cloud (Azure)

Databases (SQL, Oracle)

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, monitor, control, and transition infrastructure projects according to the established standards and methodologies

Define and document the project objectives, scope, deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies

Develop infrastructure conceptual solution approach for complex infrastructure problem leveraging across domain expertise and experience

Identify, analyze, prioritize, and mitigate project risks and issues

Manage and communicate project status, progress, changes, and expectations to all stakeholders

Coordinate and collaborate with project team members, sponsors, customers, vendors, and contractors

Ensure that the project deliverables meet the quality standards and specifications

Manage the procurement, installation, configuration, testing, and integration of IT infrastructure components and systems, such as network, end-point, platform, hosting, and database

Provide technical guidance and support to the project team and customers on the infrastructure solutions and best practices

Conduct project reviews, lessons learned, and post-implementation audits

Required Skills and Experience

Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices

Strong knowledge and experience with various IT infrastructure technologies, such as network, end-point, platform, hosting, and database infrastructure, Windows, Linux, VMware, Cisco, AWS, Azure, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, TCP / IP, Citrix, M365 products, Secure Access Anywhere, unstructured data migrations, outlook, and security risk remediation, etc.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficient in Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint

Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

At least 3-5 years of experience in managing IT infrastructure projects

At least 4-5 years of experience in IT infrastructure engineering, administration, or support.