Job Description Summary

You will be responsible for design, implementation, test, and operations for IT technologies essential to Grid Automation engineering factories teams, enabling GE to deliver ground breaking software solutions to a Grid Automation global customer base. #LI-ML2

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of technical expertise, project management, and collaboration across various teams, include:

• Serve as the primary technical authority for the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of core infrastructure technologies such as network, security, and virtualization.
• Provide IT technical support to Grid Automation product support and customer project teams, ensuring efficient resolution of issues and maintenance of system functionality.
• Collaborate with product development, integration, manufacturing, and other engineering teams to deploy, maintain, migrate, and support computer network environments.
• Obtain sponsorship and articulate benefits to GE leadership teams for infrastructure projects.
• Own the development of detailed infrastructure/design documentation and technical implementation plans to ensure smooth execution of projects.
• Work closely with Grid Automation IT Security Leader and relevant security contacts to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Implement security measures and risk mitigation strategies to safeguard IT infrastructure and data integrity.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Grid Solutions IT globally and other GEbusiness areas to work on global projects as well leverage innovative best-practice
• Coordinate with third-party vendors for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT infrastructure equipment.
• Manage annual contract negotiations and ensure efficient collaboration with onsite vendors for infrastructure-related tasks.
• Act as the onsite point-of-contact for local IT infrastructure vendors, coordinating site infrastructure work and break-fix activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of IT experience in a technical hands-on position
• Have legal authorization to work in Canada and be aware that any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation

Desired Characteristics

• Proven experience in network, security, and virtualization technologies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to obtain sponsorship and drive initiatives to completion.
• Knowledge of security standards and compliance requirements (e.g., ISO27001, ISO27002).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Experience in negotiating and managing contracts with third-party vendors.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent, are a plus.
• System administration: Windows and Linux - core competency to install, configure, manage.
• Network hardware: Cisco enterprise hardware. VLAN, ACL, routing and VPN - install, configure, manage
• Security management: Enterprise firewall equipment e.g. Cisco ASA or equivalent - install, configure, manage
• Access control: Windows Active Directory - install, configure, manage
• Virtualization: VMware vSphere clusters, experience with HA, DRS, and vStorage Dell backup APIs desirable
• Application hosting support, Database maintenance
• SAP ERP application knowledge

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