AVP-Technology

AVP-Technology

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations management.
• Proven track record of leading large teams and managing complex IT environments.
• Strong understanding of current IT infrastructure technologies and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong focus on IT process, availability, and security standards.
• Ability to align organizational structure, processes, capabilities, and resources with business objectives.
• High level of integrity and trust, excellent prioritization skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.
• Strong people and vendor management skills.
• Positive work ethic, promoting communication and collaboration.
• Ability to travel to fulfill responsibilities and attend professional seminars.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and delivery of IT-related work relative to the technical sub-families, including Business Support, Architecture and Engineering for Compute, Storage, Enterprise Backup and Recovery (EBR), and Databases.
• Lead the implementation, patching, and upgrades of systems in adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Monitor and optimize infrastructure performance, proactively addressing potential issues.
• Collaborate with other departments and IT groups to identify and address infrastructure requirements, ensuring seamless support and integration across the organization.
• Work closely with the cybersecurity team to maintain a strong security posture and protect sensitive data.
• Promote a security-first mindset and ensure all infrastructure solutions adhere to security best practices.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers regarding new products/services, changes to existing services, and support issues.
• Lead technology planning to select and utilize appropriate technologies and solutions.
• Develop strategic initiatives aligned with AT&T’s strategic plans and business objectives.
• Stay updated on evolving technology and industry trends, evaluating changes and new technology for potential adoption.
• Oversee the certification and design of new hardware infrastructure and database technology solutions.
• Provide technical operations support for compute, storage, and system databases.
• Manage the technical discipline of software delivery project/program management associated with on-premise infrastructure design and deployment.
• Establish objectives and key results (OKRs) to measure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Demonstrate support for AT&T’s corporate values, strategy, mission, and vision with respect for diversity and knowledge levels, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Promote a culture of learning, professional development, continuous improvement, and innovation within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.