Assistant Manager Application Development/ Technical Support

Cleveland Division of Police; Water; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Division of Police is seeking an Assistant Manager Application Development / Technical Support to plan, organize, and manage the technical aspects of a major data processing section. The role oversees development, databases, standards, and software support to ensure projects meet schedules and budgets.

The position requires a four-year degree in a computing field, 3+ years IT experience, and strong expertise in Windows servers and enterprise software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computers, Information Processing, or related field from a four year college or university required.
• Three years of IT experience required.
• Substitution: Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.
• Must be an expert in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and related servers such as Exchange, ILS, DNS, WINS, IAS, Proxy, and various other Microsoft Server/Utility Software as well as Windows 98/NT/200XP client software, Microsoft Office Suites, Visio Project and other utilities.
• Must be proficient with network hardware and configuration such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Must be proficient with most common Enterprise software such as Norton Enterprise, Antivirus, Cisco Works, OpenView, SnifferPro, LanGuard, etc.
• Must be Capable of assembling and configuring servers/workstations and installation of all software.
• Knowledge of various operating systems such as Unix, Linux, and VMSA.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty pounds (Lifting and transporting of computer and network equipment).
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license required.
• MSCE or CCNA Certifications are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and manages the technical aspects of a major section of the Data Processing Organization.
• Directs the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of management information systems.
• Directs staff and coordinates recruiting efforts and employment offers.
• Provides progress and problem visibility to customers and management through status reports.

Skills

Windows Server 2000

Exchange

ILS

DNS

WINS

IAS

Proxy

Windows client OS (98/NT/2000/XP)

MS Office Suites

MS Visio

MS Project

Networking hardware (routers, switches

Firewalls

Norton Enterprise/Antivirus

Cisco Works/OpenView/SnifferPro/LanGen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computers/Information Processing or related field

Tools

Windows Server/Utility Software

Enterprise software (Norton Enterprise/Antivirus)

Cisco Works/OpenView/SnifferPro/LanGuard

Routers/Switches/Firewalls

Job description

Assistant Manager Application Development / Technical Support

Examples of Duties

Plans, organizes, and manages the technical aspects of a major section of the Data Processing Organization. This includes application development, database administration, standards, and software support. Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. Manages a large section responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of management information system. Plans, organizes, and directs the efforts of the staff for all technical aspects of the department. Establishes and maintains status reports which provide progress and problem visibility to customers and management. Organizes or modifies organization as required to complete assigned projects and to ensure optimization of schedules, budgets, and technical excellence. Maintains close contact with customer representatives to identify and respond to customer requests. Ensures that potential sources of problems are made known to the Division Manager. Assists in staffing department. Helps coordinate recruiting efforts and employment offers. Assigns tasks and appraises subordinates. Recommend new hires, terminations, or other changes of employee status. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computers, Information Processing, or related field from a four year college or university required.
• Three years of IT experience required.
• (Substitution: Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)
• Must be an expert in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and related servers such as Exchange, ILS, DNS, WINS, IAS, Proxy, and various other Microsoft Server/ Utility Software as well as Windows 98/NT/200XP client software, Microsoft Office Suites, vision Project and other utilities.
• Must be proficient with network hardware and configuration such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Must be proficient with most common Enterprise software such as Norton Enterprise, Antivirus, Cisco Works, OpenView, SnifferPro, LanGuard, etc.
• Must be Capable of assembling and configuring servers/workstations and installation of all software.
• Knowledge of various operating systems such as Unix, Linux, and VMSA.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty pounds (Lifting and transporting of computer and network equipment).
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license required.
• MSCE or CCNA Certifications are preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

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