At ITT, we have a clear purpose as an organization – to provide our customers with cutting-edge solutions to help solve their most critical needs across key global end markets. Our continuous improvement mindset drives our commitment to evolving our capabilities as a multi-industrial technology, manufacturing and engineering leader. With a strong global footprint of more than 100 facilities, we are well positioned to solve critical challenges for our customers around the world. Our locations include manufacturing facilities and global service capabilities in 35 countries. Through these worldwide operations and building on our heritage of innovation, our approximately ~11,000 team members partner with our customers to deliver enduring solutions that make a lasting difference and help the world move forward. ITT is headquartered in Stamford, CT, with sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2024 revenues of $3.6 billion. 

 

• Motion Technologies: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~ 4,000; operates in 13 countries) manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets. 
• Industrial Process: (Revenue of $1.4B; headcount of ~3,400; operates in 30 countries) manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, energy, mining, and other industrial process markets and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts. 
• Connect and Control Technologies: (Revenue of $0.8B; headcount of ~ 3,800; operates in 10 countries) manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and energy markets.

 

THIS POSITION IS HYBRID - 3 DAYS IN OFFICE / 2 DAYS WORK FROM HOME

 

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Hosting Services Operations, this individual provides support for data center services related to systems, storage and maintenance of those related company environments.

 

The Data Center Hosting Services Administrator is responsible for administering the day-to-day operations of ITT’s global hosting services footprint. S/he will be part of a team responsible for day-to-day operations of all hardware, software, tools, processes, and service delivery of all services that host and process ITT’s applications, systems and data for the global enterprise. This role interfaces with several technical peers and business based IT leaders in the performance of these services.

 

A successful candidate will be able to manage systems and storage dedicated to hosting of systems, data, and related technologies within our corporate data center as well as remote data centers and globally distributed locations.  This role will be a key contributor to the administration of our data center infrastructure.

• Executes the team’s objectives for local and global data centers.
• Administers Wintel platform and maintains the required configuration.
• Provides technical support for the Wintel environments globally, ensuring maximum uptime and availability.
• Implements the change, upgrade, or removal of current hardware or software systems.
• Works with appropriate business partners to implement new hardware or software as required.
• Recognizes and identifies potential areas where existing policies and procedures require change, or where new ones need to be developed, and makes recommendations.
• Ensures security standards are being met, and takes appropriate steps when deficiencies are uncovered.
• Participates in disaster recovery testing.
• Remediates incident and service requests.
• Drafts operational documentation as requested.
• Provide support for the following applications & hardware globally:
• Microsoft SCCM for patching and server inventory
• Virtualization infrastructure support through SCVMM and vCenter
• Storage: HPE 3PAR, HPE Alletra, Dell Compellent, HP StoreOnce, NetApp
• Hardware: HPE\Dell blades and chassis, Dell\HPE servers
• Support global backup process and remediation.
• Expectations of the role include but are not limited to:
• Manage enterprise grade storage systems and infrastructure.
• Manage enterprise grade hosting solutions.
• Manage hypervisor platforms (compute and storage).
• Maintain continuous availability of the environment and contribute to improvement practices.
• Perform infrastructure troubleshooting, resolve issues, and document solutions.
• Make configuration changes to keep the infrastructure secure and reliable.
• Develop automation for routine processes.
• Participate in data protection discussions, provide input and make recommendations on solutions to support the enterprise environment.
• Patching and upgrading of operating systems and firmware; addressing non-compliance as needed.
• Be a team player and participate in an on-call rotation.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.
• Ability to participate in special projects as requested.
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• Understands when new or alternate solutions are necessary and begins discussions with IT management and business/functional partners to identify needed improvements to the solution/service framework.
• Leverages experience collaborating across cultures and organizations. Purveys interpersonal and cultural understanding in group work settings by initiating conversations with others.
• Shares information proactively, directs workflows to leverage the expertise of individuals, and promotes a team approach to achieve common goals.
• Provides solutions/services that conform to approved industry frameworks within his or her domain or country that support best practices and standardization and meet requirements for risk, security, maintenance, scalability, and performance. Initiates conversations with his/her manager and customers/partners when new, customized, or non-standard solutions may be necessary.
• Leverages existing solutions, knowledge base, and best practices, and works within the approved policy/governance framework.
• Gains trust by listening effectively, being open and transparent, and demonstrating results that the customer, business, or function values.
• Demonstrates a sense of pride in the quality of his/her own work, and a willingness to take initiative to meet the challenges of the customer, business, or function.
• Promotes accomplishments while holding others accountable for results.
• written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills, with a focus on listening and questioning skills.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Ability to conduct research into a wide range of computing issues as required.
• Ability to absorb and retain information quickly.
• • Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language to non-technical staff and end users.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Self-directed, self-starter and strong analytical & problem-solving skills.

• College Degree in computer science, information sciences or related field and 3-5 years of experience; OR 5+ years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of computer hardware & operating systems (e.g., Windows & Linux Server Operating Systems).
• Strong working knowledge in enterprise backup disk-based solutions (e.g., Azure Backup, CommVault, Veeam).
• Knowledge of industry standard maintenance practices and monitoring tools is required, Solarwinds preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Azure IaaS and PaaS, Windows, and Linux Servers
• Working knowledge with Windows Active Directory is required.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise grade virtualization is required.
• Working knowledge in Microsoft SCVMM and SCCM is preferred.
• Working knowledge in enterprise storage solutions is a plus.
• Experience with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages is a plus.
• Experience with Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 is required.
• Experience with Intune and Azure Arc is a plus.
• Experience with Linux is desirable
• Experience with AS/400 (iSeries) is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems.

Experience leading an organization which provide outsourced/hybrid services is a plus.

 

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We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Annual Salary Range $75,600 to $113,200 Plus Benefits and Incentive Plans.