IT Manager
Confidential
Full-time
Albuquerque, NM
Job description
Summary:
The IT Manager is responsible for directing, reviewing, analyzing and overseeing all the computer systems. This individual will analyze and direct IT related systems, network, and user activities through planning, technical leadership, staff management, and project coordination which is necessary to ensure business and regulatory compliance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Hire, motivate, evaluate and supervise staff in order to ensure that employees receive adequate guidance and resources to accomplish established department objectives;
- Analyzes the needs of departments and establishes priorities for feasibility studies, systems design and implementation to develop new and/or modify the company's information processing systems;
- Formulates departmental policies and procedures;
- Accountable for the profitability of key functions and operations of the company and the maintenance of a positive company image in the marketplace;
- Exercises considerable judgment and decisions making in executing the strategic initiatives and meeting the mission and vision of the company;
- Long-term planning;
- Directs and coordinates information systems and telecommunications services;
- Audits and reviews systems and practices to ensure compliance with procedures, regulations, and standards;
- Evaluates new hardware and software; advises users on hardware and software alternatives; sets standards for selection of software;
- Reviews and approves software recommendations to assure it meets user needs and is network compatible;
- Develops network standards and operational procedures;
- Ensures protection of data through physical security, anti-virus methods, and data backup and recovery;
- Oversees the repair of hardware failures;
- Troubleshoots computer network problems;
- Other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor degree in related field and four (4) years of directly related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling eight (8) years of experience.
Extensive knowledge in operating systems, LAN/WAN administration, Server Configuration, Microsoft Exchange, Point of Sale systems, Microsoft Project, Visio, Office Suite, and NT Networks.
Demonstrated proficiency in leading multiple strategic initiatives and organization/system wide complex and/or highly technical programs and plans in key business segments.
Microsoft Certification and A+ Certifications preferred.
Special Qualifications:
On-call availability 24/7 as required.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, hand and power tools, and to handle other computer components.
Lifting and transporting of heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, and to sit, climb or balance, and stop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and infrequently life and/or move up to one-hundred (100) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person