IT Manager

Information Technology Carol Stream, Illinois


Description

We are currently looking for an experienced IT Manager to help us broaden our company and continue to grow within the Telecommunications industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Be a working, hands-on manager. 
  • Must dive into problems and provide solutions.
  • Be our go-to for security, network, server, hardware, and operating systems.
  • Lead IT Department operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.
  • Work with end-users to implement simplification solutions.
  • Provide strategic vision to organization around data utilization and data accessibility.
  • Benchmark, analyze, report on, and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.
  • Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.
  • Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
  • Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals.
  • Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
  • Keep current with the latest technologies.
  • Practice asset management for IT hardware, software, and equipment.
  • Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and disciplinary actions.
  • Develop and direct implementation of security standards and best practices by creating policy as it aligns to the ITW IT Security Policy & Standards
  • Increase awareness to Cyber Security Threats to the network
  • Monitor the Division’s networks for security breaches and investigate violations when they occur.
  • Help to design, implement, and maintain the organization’s cyber-security plan.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in the field of computer science or information systems and 5+ years related work experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • 1-2 years experience in a management position
  • Technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems
  • Technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards
  • Proven experience as an IT Manager with ability to manage personnel
  • ERP Operation and Support experience
  • Communicates effectively across all departments within the company
  • Hands on experience with computer networks, network administration, and network installation

Benefits

  • Health Care: Medical, Dental, & Vision
  • 401K w/ 100% Company Match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation & Sick Pay)
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Short & Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays'

Job Type: Full-time