Information Technology Manager

This job is onsite and offers 10-12 floating remote days throughout the year. Looking for an IT Manager to come in and lead their IT Department. Excellent benefits, alot of room for growth

Job Title: IT Manager (Infrastructure, Security and Strategic Projects)

DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT

Provide high availability of a flexible, reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology environment. Strategically plan, train, and implement technology for future company needs.

SUMMARY

This position reports to the Director of IT and will operate cross-functionally with all departments within the company.

The IT Manager:

• Manages and supports Information Technology infrastructure and security resources.
• Builds and maintains strong working relationships with outside vendors. Leverage our technology partners to provide and monitor a secure and stable technology environment.
• Assists in determining and implementing the organization’s short and long-term strategic technology direction.
• Continually analyze IT infrastructure, systems, and security to control operating costs, maintain productivity levels, understand upgrade requirements, and other metrics.
• Recommend infrastructure improvements to meet current and future organizational needs.
• Develop, implement, and oversee risk mitigation strategies, security of systems, networks, and enterprise information while ensuring compliance with data security and privacy requirements including conducting periodic audits and due diligence checks of security protocols and systems evaluations for vulnerabilities.

JOB DESCRIPTION

STRATEGIC THINKING AND GOAL DEVELOPMENT

Develops goals, strategies, and initiatives for IT that support the overall company strategic plan.

Leads a technical team that continuously challenges themselves to drive innovative thinking and stay in front of trends and the changing technology landscape.

Maintaining current knowledge of new and upcoming technology, technology trends, and IT best practices

EXECUTION OF STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PROJECTS

• Creates project timelines to maintain, service, and replace IT equipment, security camera systems, and VOIP systems; and to evaluate IT services and vendors, and update contracts.
• Develops, implements, and tests business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
• Drive the development and implementation of a cybersecurity framework, including disaster and emergency recovery plans.
• Evaluate and eliminate redundant IT applications.
• Ensure the security and scalability of IT platforms.