IT Systems Team Lead Colchester, VT

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

• 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, Power Shell, 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 Beyond Trust, 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.

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

• 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.

• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Expense Reimbursement
• 401k Match & Employer Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• On‑site Child Care Center (VT)
• On‑site Fitness Center (VT)
• On‑site Health Clinic (VT)
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Combined Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Flex and Hybrid Schedules

All full time job offers are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment drug screening and background check.