IT Administrator

Job Summary:

The IT Administrator oversees all aspects of the company's IT infrastructure, including endpoint management, security, cloud and on-premises infrastructure, and IoT implementation. The ideal candidate will have a deep technical knowledge and be able to lead and manage complex projects and teams effectively. Reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a versatile position that can be enhanced based on the successful candidates skillset.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Develop and implement enterprise-wide security policies and procedures for IT infrastructure, including access control, incident response, and disaster recovery, to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.

· Plan, design, and implement complex network and system architectures, including cloud and hybrid environments, to ensure high performance, scalability, and availability.

· Analyze network traffic, system logs, and security events to detect and mitigate security threats, including advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware, and phishing attacks.

· Manage and maintain security tools and systems, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, antivirus/anti-malware, and vulnerability scanners.

· Develop and maintain security awareness programs and training materials for employees, vendors, and contractors to ensure compliance with security policies and procedures.

· Plan, coordinate, and execute security audits, assessments, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation strategies.

· Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans for IT infrastructure and systems, including backup and recovery, failover, and redundancy, to minimize downtime and data loss.

· Manage and maintain identity and access management systems, including single sign-on (SSO), multi-factor authentication (MFA), and privileged access management (PAM), to ensure secure and efficient access to resources.

· Develop and implement IT governance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards.

· Plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects, including requirements gathering, scope definition, resource allocation, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, to ensure successful delivery on time and within budget.

· Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, such artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and recommend their adoption or integration into IT infrastructure and systems.

· Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, and manage service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure quality and cost-effective services.

· Develop and maintain technical documentation, such as system diagrams, network topologies, configuration files, and user manuals, to ensure accurate and up-to-date information for IT staff and end-users.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible schedule

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Parental leave

  • Vision insurance