IT Manager

Julius Silvert, Inc; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Julius Silvert, Inc. in California seeks an IT Systems and Network Team Lead to own and enhance our technology backbone in a fast-paced food distribution environment.

You will lead a small IT team, oversee LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications while managing help desk tickets. This hands-on role requires strong communication, problem solving, and a proactive approach to keeping systems secure and compliant onsite.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of IT experience in network/system administration with leadership experience.
• Direct experience with network infrastructure, user support, and network security practices.
• Certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+ are welcomed in lieu of a college degree.
• Player-coach mentality with strong troubleshooting skills, ready to work alongside the team.
• Excellent communication and team-building abilities to support smooth operations in a high-energy setting.

Responsibilities

• Network & Systems Administration: maintain LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications.
• Help Desk & User Support: manage tickets and provide efficient support for network, hardware, and software issues.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: lead and develop a small IT team with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Security & Compliance: manage network security with firewalls, VPNs, and access controls; ensure standards compliance.
• Onsite Leadership: be present onsite daily to troubleshoot and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Network & Systems Administration

Team leadership

Security & Compliance

Help Desk & User Support

Onsite troubleshooting

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Active Directory

SolarWinds

Nagios

VPNs

Job description

## Description**We are seeking a** **IT Systems and Network Team Lead** **to manage and enhance our technology infrastructure in a fast-paced food distribution environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with expertise in network and IT systems administration who is ready to take ownership of both day-to-day operations and larger strategic projects. Our ideal candidate brings technical skill, leadership ability, and a passion for keeping critical systems running seamlessly.****Key Responsibilities:****•** **Network & Systems Administration****: Oversee and participate in maintaining our network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, firewalls, servers, and key business applications.****•** **Help Desk & User Support****: Handle help desk tickets alongside your team, providing efficient support for network, hardware, and essential software issues.****•** **Team Leadership & Mentorship****: Lead and develop a small IT team by example, promoting a proactive and solutions-oriented approach.****•** **Security & Compliance****: Manage network security with firewalls, VPNs, and access controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards.****•** **Onsite Leadership****: Be present onsite daily to provide hands-on support, troubleshooting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.****Environment & Tools:****•** **Infrastructure****: We operate with a combination of Cisco and Juniper equipment, Microsoft-based systems, and Active Directory for identity management.****•** **Security & Monitoring****: Firewalls, VPNs, and security monitoring tools, alongside network monitoring solutions like SolarWinds and Nagios.****•** **Support Software****: Utilize help desk software to manage and resolve tickets in alignment with team performance goals.**## Qualifications**Qualifications:****• 5+ years of IT experience in network/system administration, with a strong foundation in both technical expertise and team leadership.****• Direct experience with network infrastructure, user support, and network security practices.****• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA, CompTIA Network+) are welcomed in lieu of a college degree.****• A “player-coach” mentality with strong troubleshooting skills, ready to work directly alongside your team.****• Excellent communication and team-building skills, with a commitment to supporting smooth operations in a high-energy setting.****Compensation & Benefits:****•** **Competitive Salary****: Commensurate with experience.****•** **Soft Benefits****: We offer a range of employee-focused benefits, including opportunities for professional growth, a collaborative work environment, and unique perks to be discussed in the interview.**