IT Systems Manager role in the Cayman Islands, responsible for managing IT systems, infrastructure, and security for a retail client. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in IT management and systems administration, with current Microsoft and VMware certifications.
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Technical Skills Required
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Job Description
The holiday season may be over, but the weather outside is still frightful! If you’re an accomplished IT professional - with current Microsoft and VMware certifications – who has dreamed of working in a Caribbean environment, we’d love to speak with you about a full-time role with our retail client in the sunny, tax-free Cayman Islands!
IT Systems Manager – relocate to work in the Cayman Islands!
Approx. 140k - 175k+ $CAD equivalent, with no tax deducted!
Reporting to the organization’s CFO, and acting in a fully hands-on technical capacity as the primary internal IT resource, the IT Manager will be responsible for the overall performance, security and resiliency of all hardware, software and networking technologies at a large retail location (and possibly one or more related companies).
This will include the direct, hands-on administration and management of:
- Windows Server 2016/2022, Hyper-converged infrastructure, VMware ESXi 8 and vSphere clusters
- Microsoft 365, Exchange, Endpoint management, SQL Server, Retail management, timekeeping and accounting applications
- Business Continuity/Disaster Recover planning, Veeam Backup, VMware Site Recovery Manager, site-to-site replication
- Switches, Wireless AP’s, Firewalls, VPN, UC Telephony
- Retail POS system and stations, desktop / laptop workstations, multifunction printers
- Building security systems, IP CCTV, lighting controls, IP CCTV systems
- Coordinating and supervising the work of third-party IT service providers as needed
Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years of current, hands-on IT management and systems administration experience covering (as much as possible of) the technologies in place as listed above.
Our client seeks a self-starter who has demonstrated a commitment to ongoing training and industry certifications. At minimum, they seek the following qualifications:
- Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or MCSE Core Server 2016 certification
- Microsoft 365 / Windows 11 certification(s)
- VMware (VCP6 or newer) certification
- Microsoft Exchange certification
Please note that this is a full-time role on-site in George Town, Grand Cayman. Due to the international move required, we are seeking a highly portable candidate who can relocate relatively easily.
Our client offers a competitive compensation package including a TAX FREE salary, ongoing training/certification allowances, health insurance and pension program. Relevant work permit application and relocation cost assistance is also offered by the employer.
If you’ve read this far, and a move to the Cayman Islands is a practical consideration, rather than clicking on the easy apply button, please feel welcome to contact Jason Squires directly for immediate consideration and/or a confidential chat.