IT Manager

Soteria

Key Responsibilities:
Team Management:
Lead and manage a small team of IT staff, providing guidance, mentoring, and ensuring efficient task allocation to meet business needs and IT support requirements.
Network Infrastructure:
Design, implement, and manage network infrastructure including firewalls, DMZ, switches, and routers to ensure robust security and high availability of services.
Virtualization & Server Management:
Oversee and manage virtualized infrastructure, predominantly using VMware ESXi, ensuring performance, scalability, and security. Maintain and optimize Windows-based servers, laptops, and desktops.
Security & Firewall Management:
Implement and manage firewalls, ensuring proper configuration of security policies to safeguard the network. Oversee web application filtering and other security-related tasks to minimize risks.
Active Directory & Group Policies:
Administer and maintain Active Directory, ensuring the proper configuration of Group Policies to streamline user management, security configurations, and permissions across the network.
System Administration:
Perform hands-on system administration tasks, including patch management, software deployments, troubleshooting, and resolving technical issues on both hardware and software.
Disaster Recovery & Backup:
Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for critical systems and data, ensuring business continuity.
Project Management:
Plan and execute IT-related projects, including upgrades, system migrations, and infrastructure enhancements, ensuring timely delivery and within budget.
Vendor & Contract Management:
Negotiate contracts with IT service providers and vendors to ensure cost-effective procurement of hardware, software, and services. -Manage relationships to ensure prompt issue resolution and optimal pricing.
Budget Management & Licensing:
Manage IT budgets, ensuring expenditures are in line with financial goals. Oversee licensing renewals, ensuring compliance and optimizing costs.
Prepare cost analysis for IT resources and manage IT procurement processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in IT management, with a strong focus on network infrastructure, virtualization, system administration, and budget management.
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi or similar virtualization platforms.
Expertise in Windows Server Administration and Active Directory management.
Solid understanding of firewalls, DMZ setup, and network security best practices.
Proficient in managing switches, routers, and other network hardware.
Experience with Group Policies, Web Application Filtering, and VPN technologies.
Knowledge of disaster recovery, backup solutions, and IT project management.
Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
Proven ability to manage IT budgets, licensing, and cost control.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
Desired Certifications (Preferred but not required):
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Microsoft Certified: Windows Server
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)