- 5+ years of experience in Technical Operations, IT Support, or Infrastructure Operations, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Experience managing distributed or global teams, including handling time zone coordination and operational handoffs.
- Strong understanding of SLA-driven support environments and ticketing systems.
- Hands-on experience with Linux systems and troubleshooting in production environments.
- Experience supporting or managing hardware infrastructure or fleet operations.
- Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
- A mindset rooted in Extreme Ownership, with a focus on accountability and results.
- Experience managing follow-the-sun or 24/5 operations models.
- Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, or similar platforms.
- Experience with scripting or automation (e.g., Bash, Python).
- Background in cloud, streaming, or large-scale distributed systems.