Information Technology Assistant Manager

University of Alabama Libraries; Skokie (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Skokie Public Library is seeking an IT Assistant Manager to lead network, servers, and virtual environments. You will mentor a small IT Specialist team, oversee backups and disaster recovery, and collaborate with staff on infrastructure improvements.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, administration, and project leadership across wired/wireless networks, security controls, and cloud services. Strong technical leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise network and infrastructure environments.
• At least one year of supervisory or technical lead experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and optimize wired and wireless network infrastructure.
• Manage firewalls, security controls, VPNs, authentication, and remote access.
• Administer Unix/Linux and Windows servers, virtualization, and storage.
• Monitor performance, capacity, security, and availability; lead upgrades.
• Support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Entra ID, and cloud services.
• Lead technology projects with staff, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Respond to incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and plan disaster recovery.
• Mentor IT Specialists and assist with IT operations and planning.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Firewall administration

Unix/Linux server administration

Windows server administration

Virtualization

Microsoft 365 & Entra ID

Scripting & automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Salary Range (Grade 10) $65,901.86 – 98,852.79

At Skokie Public Library, technology is more than infrastructure. It is how we connect people to information, learning, creativity, and opportunity.

Skokie Public Library is looking for an IT Assistant Manager to provide technical leadership for our network, servers, and virtual environments while guiding and mentoring a small team of IT Specialists.

In this role, you’ll help design, maintain, and improve the systems that keep our library running, from wired and wireless networking to security, backup and recovery, and core infrastructure services. You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across the organization, lead complex technical projects, and occasionally step in for the Information Technology Manager, giving you the chance to grow your leadership skills in a supportive environment.

What You'll Do

• As the IT Assistant Manager, you will:
• Design, administer, and optimize wired and wireless network infrastructure
• Manage and support firewalls, network security controls, VPNs, authentication systems, and remote access technologies
• Administer Unix/Linux and Windows server environments, virtualization platforms, and enterprise storage systems
• Monitor system performance, capacity, security, and availability while leading maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle planning
• Support Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and related cloud services
• Lead technology projects from planning through implementation while collaborating with staff, vendors, and stakeholders
• Respond to complex infrastructure incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement long-term solutionsAdminister backup and recovery systems and support disaster recovery preparedness
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to IT Specialist staff
• Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, technology standards, and daily IT operations
• Serve as a senior technical resource and assume designated responsibilities of the Information Technology Manager when needed

What We’re Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, training, and experience
• Three or more years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise network and infrastructure environments
• At least one year of supervisory experience or experience serving in a formal technical lead role

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with any of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

• CCNA, CCNP, or comparable networking certification
• Experience independently administering enterprise firewalls
• Experience designing and supporting enterprise wireless networks
• Experience administering Microsoft 365 and cloud services

Technical Expertise

Successful candidates will have strong knowledge of:

• TCP/IP networking, including IPv4, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, NAT, routing, and switching
• Enterprise network security principles and practices
• Firewall administration and network segmentation
• Wired and wireless network architecture and troubleshooting
• Unix/Linux and Windows server administration
• Virtualization, storage, backup, and recovery systems
• Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Group Policy, and Microsoft Entra ID
• Endpoint operating systems including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
• Scripting and automation tools
• Infrastructure monitoring, documentation, and operational best practices

At Skokie Public Library, we’re more than a place for books. We’re a welcoming community destination where people come to learn, create, connect, and grow. Serving one of the most diverse communities in the region, we provide innovative programs, inspiring spaces, and exceptional service that make a difference in people’s lives every day. If you’re excited by the idea of combining advanced technical work with helping staff and community members benefit from dependable, thoughtfully designed technology, we’d love to hear from you.