IT Manager

Avo Photonics; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A dynamic contract engineering services company in Fort Washington is seeking a dedicated IT Manager to oversee and enhance their IT infrastructure and security. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IT network and system administration, especially within Windows Server and Linux environments. This role includes managing IT staff and ensuring a secure operational environment across all facilities with an attractive benefits package including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience managing information technology networks.
• 10 years of experience with network security.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, wireless access, and segregated subnets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, implement, and maintain network infrastructure.
• Ensure firewall and switch hardware is deployed effectively.
• Manage IT security training program for employees.
• Define and manage IT Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Define, manage, and test an IT Disaster Recovery Plan.

Skills

Network administration

System administration (Windows Server and Linux)

Network security

Managing IT staff

Windows Server

Linux

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

Job description

Avo Photonics is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom optoronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff can design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, automotive, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous IT Manager who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world‑class service.

Responsibilities

• Continually evaluate, plan, implement and maintain a secure networking infrastructure in all Avo facilities
• Ensure appropriate firewall and switch hardware is deployed to enable secure access for employees while preventing intrusion. Maintain firmware updates per a documented schedule.
• Implement and actively monitor appropriate software for server and endpoint patch management, virus protection, and zero‑day malware threats to network security
• Manage employee IT security training program to maintain 100% compliance
• Provide network and endpoint support for seven day operations across two shifts, including remote access for approved users
• Define, manage, and test an IT Disaster Recovery Plan, including appropriate redundancy and backups
• Identify, hire, and manage IT staff
• Define, implement, and manage solutions for seamless telecommunications, facility access control, and surveillance cameras

Requirements

• 15 years experience managing information technology networks including network administration and system administration in Windows Server and Linux environments
• 10 years experience with network security, including firewalls, wireless access, segregated subnets and VLANs
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science is preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!

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