Plant IT Infrastructure Lead

Socket.dev; Hogansville (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Socket.dev in Georgia is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of plant IT systems, including servers, networks, storage, and manufacturing applications.

The role emphasizes security, disaster recovery, vendor management, and project delivery while leading IT staff and collaborating with plant departments to improve reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT management experience (plant supporting experience preferred).
• Proven experience in network, server, cybersecurity, and system administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for Plant IT infrastructure and systems.
• Establish IT infrastructure standards, policies and operational procedures.
• Manage network, server, endpoint, and other IT infrastructure environments.
• Ensure the availability, reliability, and performance of IT infrastructure.
• Oversee infrastructure monitoring, maintenance, upgrades, and lifecycle management.
• Support the integration and operation of Plant IT and OT environments.
• Manage IT vendors, licensing, maintenance agreements, and service performance.
• Lead Plant IT Infrastructure projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations.
• Maintain IT security, backup, and business continuity practices.
• Monitor IT systems and proactively improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Supervise and support IT infrastructure staff to ensure effective day-to-day operations.
• Work closely with Plant departments and management to identify IT needs and drive improvements

Skills

Server administration

Network administration

Cybersecurity

IT project management

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Job description

Socket.dev in Georgia is seeking an experienced IT Manager to oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of plant IT systems, including servers, networks, storage, and manufacturing applications.

The role emphasizes security, disaster recovery, vendor management, and project delivery while leading IT staff and collaborating with plant departments to improve reliability and efficiency.