Director of Systems Integration

Reconnaissance Resources, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Significant Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading technology firm in New York is seeking an IT Manager to oversee complex IT operations, manage server environments, and implement robust cybersecurity strategies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in IT/Computer Science and at least 5 years of IT management experience, with strong competencies in managing systems and networks. The position offers a competitive salary between $180k and $195k, along with a comprehensive benefits package including a pension plan and substantial paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in IT management with direct client contact.
• Strong knowledge of networking hardware and software.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and purchase hardware and software.
• Manage Windows Server environments (2012–2022).
• Architect and manage VMware vSphere environments.

Skills

IT management

Networking hardware/software

Excellent customer relations

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

PowerShell scripting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

VMware vSphere

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Veeam Backup & Replication

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Working in conjunction with the Executive Director to evaluate and purchase hardware and software.
• Provide hands‑on support for the design, implementation, including system installations, physical hardware setup, network cabling, and full system refreshes across enterprise and remote environments.
• Manage Windows Server environments (2012–2022), Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and GPOs.
• Architect and manage VMware vSphere environments with over 100 virtual servers, ensuring high availability, performance, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE for backup automation, monitoring, and compliance; perform file‑level and full VM restores to ensure data integrity and support disaster recovery operations.
• Manage and deploy system upgrades across core platforms including Windows OS upgrades, Windows Updates, VMware ESXi and vCenter, Rapid7, Meraki, Cisco, KnowBe4, Deskpro, Microsoft 0365, and Lansweeper, coordinating after‑hours implementations to minimize business disruption.
• Implement cybersecurity strategies including SIEM (RAPID7), phishing simulations, endpoint protection, and MFA (DUO).
• Administer Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including licensing, SharePoint Online, Exchange, conditional access, and dynamic group policies.
• Coordinate with vendors (e.g., Black Box, Masergy, GRD32) for network upgrades, penetration testing, and infrastructure enhancements; manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality, timely delivery, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Provide executive‑level support and serve as escalation point for Tier 1–3 support teams.
• Oversee remote site infrastructure, including planning and executing server upgrades, wireless network deployments, and ensuring operational continuity and performance across environments.
• Support a wide range of enterprise applications, including Lawson, Raiser's Edge, Laserfiche, SQL, Kronos, and Frevvo.
• Lead IT operations for office relocations, hardware refreshes, and system migrations.
• Develop and maintain advanced PowerShell and DOS scripts to automate administrative tasks, streamline system operations, and support large‑scale deployments.
• Other related duties as assigned by manager.

Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in IT / Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years in IT management, including direct client contact.
• Strong knowledge of networking hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls is required.
• Knowledge of website design, development, and implementation, including backend database development.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Exchange is required.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Able to define priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexible; good troubleshooter and problem solver; relates well to superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in timely and organized fashion.
• Develop and implement plans and schedules for all assigned systems.

Salary and Benefits

180k - 195k

Plus full benefits package that includes a pension plan, 35 hour work week, and significant Paid Time Off