Senior System Administrator

abra professional services is seeking a Senior System Administrator!  We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Team Lead to manage a professional technical team responsible for the availability, maintenance, and ongoing operations of enterprise storage, backup, and database environments. In this role, you will serve as a technological focal point, leading infrastructure planning, vendor management, and cross-functional project deployments within a large-scale enterprise setting. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage a team of system infrastructure engineers. • Oversee the continuous operation, maintenance, and availability of enterprise storage, backup systems, and databases. • Plan and deploy technological infrastructure solutions for strategic enterprise projects. • Drive future-ready infrastructure planning, capacity management, and architecture. • Coordinate cross-functional projects across IT, Cyber Security, and Network Communications teams. • Manage vendor contracts, procurement, budgets, and resource allocation. • Author technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and system architectures. • On-call availability (24/7) and flexibility for on-site support as required by business operational needs.

Requirements: Educational Background (One of the following): • Academic degree or Practical Engineer diploma (ICT/Technology emphasis) + 6+ years of experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise. OR • Completion of relevant professional training (at least 800 hours total) + 8+ years of relevant enterprise experience. • OR • At least 10+ years of hands-on experience in storage, backup, and database systems within a large enterprise. Proven Experience: • At least 6 years of hands-on experience managing storage, backup, and database environments in large, complex enterprise organizations (1000+ employees). • Proven experience leading technical teams (managing at least 4 engineers). • Deep operational experience with advanced Enterprise Storage solutions (e.g., Dell-EMC). • Strong expertise in Enterprise Backup Solutions. • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and VMware virtualization. • Deep familiarity with Microsoft SQL/Database systems. • Proven track record in planning and executing large-scale storage and backup upgrade/deployment projects.