Halma

The IT Manager acts as the key advisor and project lead for the company’s technology infrastructure across all locations, ensuring high-level operational efficiency. The primary function is to analyze business technology needs, devise implementation strategies, and manage third-party providers for critical business systems. This role operates with high discretion, and consistent independence in directing technology strategy.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and oversee the installation of new location technology infrastructure, including high-level network configuration, security surveillance, and transaction processing systems.
• Ensure company-wide IT compliance.
• Analyze existing business operational processes to recommend and implement technical solutions that enhance productivity.
• Oversee network, servers, and systems, ensuring high uptime and reliability.
• Set up and maintain security controls, policies, and data protection.
• Monitor, analyze, and maintain network security protocols and firewalls to protect company assets, exercising independent judgment to address potential risks.
• Plan and implement technology upgrades to support company growth.
• Manage technology projects from planning to execution, ensuring consistency across the organization.
• Partner with external technology providers and partners.
• Troubleshoot advanced technical issues and create long-term IT strategies.
• Effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in IT operations.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills across hardware and software.
• Ability to work independently
• Experience scaling IT operations in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent communication skills to partner with various departments.
• Willingness to support after-hours needs to keep operations running.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead, build, and make a real impact on company growth.
• Stable, privately held organization.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, on-site role in Bakersfield, CA. Reliable transportation and ability to travel as needed.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person