IT System and Security Administrator / Team Lead

Forensic Fluids Laboratories; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

Forensic Fluids Laboratories is seeking an IT System & Security Administrator / Team Lead to safeguard our data and keep operations running in Kalamazoo, MI. The onsite role will oversee networks, LIMS, servers, backups, and HIPAA compliance while leading an IT team and coordinating with vendors.

You will build a culture of security, reliability, and continuous improvement in a growing laboratory environment. This position includes a comprehensive benefit package, including a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Computer Science required; 10+ years IT systems, operations, and security administration.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience.
• Laboratory environment experience preferred; ability to manage time, communicate clearly, and coordinate projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer FFL's IT systems and support reliable day-to-day operations.
• Lead, develop, and manage IT team performance, including reviews and hiring decisions.
• Oversee network, LIMS, portal, and server administration.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Security administration

HIPAA compliance

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Computer Science

Tools

Active Directory

SQL DB – Oracle/MS SQL

Microsoft 365

3CX Phone System

LIMS

VPN

Job description

Are you looking to play a critical role in improving people’s lives and positively changing the drug testing of tomorrow?

Why FFL?

At Forensic Fluids Laboratories Inc., we provide fast, accurate drug testing results using the best technology available, done by professionally trained team members and backed by expert testimony.

Location: This position is ONSITE in Kalamazoo, MI.

As an IT System & Security Administrator / Team Lead at FFL, you will:

• administer FFL’s information technology systems and support reliable day-to-day operations.
• lead, develop, and manage IT team performance, including employee reviews, hiring decisions, and corrective action when needed.
• oversee network, LIMS, portal, and server administration.
• manage storage, backup administration, and disaster recovery processes.
• ensure HIPAA security, privacy, and compliance requirements are maintained.
• maintain secure administration of email, phone, and VPN systems.
• manage vendor relationships and technology service providers.

How will you impact the company?

• You lead by example.
• You will improve our relationships, effectiveness, and retention of our customers and Team.
• You build a positive IT brand for FFL as we expand our markets.
• You will create a culture of success, high performance and happiness.

What valuable experience you will bring to the table?

• You have earned a bachelor’s degree and have ten (10) years or more of IT Systems, Operations, and Security Administration, and you have five (5) years of team leadership experience.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Other required skills include the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and exercise good judgment and initiative. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to proactively solve problems, plan and coordinate projects, multitask and prioritize, and accurately proofread materials and communications. Be willing to learn what each Department at FFL does to support the company.

What valuable skills you will bring to the table?

• Firewall, VPN, and Network Management
• Data Archiving and Protection
• Email Security and Microsoft 365
• Backup and Disaster Recovery
• Active Directory
• SQL DB – Oracle and MS SQL
• Phone System (3CX) experience
• Storage Area Network
• Software and Vendor Management
• Security AuditsWebsite Certificate Management
• HIPAA and Security Best Practices
• Helpdesk and End User Support
• Emergency After-hours Support

Forensic Fluids Laboratories is committed to supporting our team members with a complete benefit package including 401(k) and more.