IT - Infrastructure Systems Team Lead

Description:

Today’s world is crime-riddled. Criminals are everywhere, invisible, virtual and sophisticated. Traditional ways to prevent and investigate crime and terror are no longer enough… 

Technology is changing incredibly fast. The criminals know it, and they are taking advantage. We know it too.  

For 30 years, the incredible minds at Cognyte around the world have worked closely together and put their expertise to work, to keep up with constantly evolving technological and criminal trends, and help make the world a safer place with leading investigative analytics software solutions. 

We are defined by our dedication to doing good and this translates to business success, meaningful work, friendships, a can-do attitude, and deep curiosity.

We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure systems Team Leader to lead a global team of system engineers responsible for maintaining and evolving our on‑premise and cloud infrastructure. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Windows environments, hands‑on leadership, and the ability to drive operational excellence across complex enterprise systems.

As a Cognyter you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of system experts (Windows, virtualization, cloud, and infrastructure engineers).
• Manage daily operational tasks, prioritization, planning, and workload distribution.
• Build a culture of accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the stability, performance, and lifecycle of on‑premise infrastructure, including Windows and Linux servers, virtualization platforms (VMware, KVM, ProxMox), and storage (Netapp).
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or equivalent), including identity, compute, storage, and monitoring.
• Ensure high availability, resilience, and reliable system performance across environments.
• Serve as the organization’s primary expert for Windows Server, Active Directory / Entra ID, GPO, and core Microsoft infrastructure services.
• Work closely with security teams to implement system‑level policies, endpoint protections, and security configurations.
• Manage service accounts, documentation, operational procedures, and incident response routines.
• Proactively monitor system health, capacity, and performance trends.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operational overhead.
• Partner with Networking, Cloud, Security, Applications, and Helpdesk teams to support business needs.
• Work with vendors and external partners as needed for escalations and projects.

Requirements:

• Expert-level experience with Windows Server environments, Active Directory, GPO, and related infrastructure technologies.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering, including hands‑on operational work.
• 3+ years of experience leading a systems or infrastructure team.
• Strong background in both on‑premise and cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with virtualization platforms (VMware, ProxMox, KVM, OpenShift).
• Knowledge of automation/scripting (PowerShell, Bash, etc.).
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience managing complex technical incidents.