It Director

Title: IT Director

Location: Palo Alto

Onsite

Robert Half is looking for an IT Director in Palo Alto. The IT Director will oversees the development, execution, support, and evaluation of a robust and comprehensive information technology (IT) system. In partnership with senior leadership and departments, help them effectively utilize the applications of technology within their respective areas of responsibility.

In addition, the Director focuses the department on innovation, efficiency and implementation of effective technologies and practices. Apply for this position today if you think you are a self-confident, motivated person with a strong work ethic and excellent communication skills who enjoys a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Submit your application for this exciting opportunity!

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for maintaining technology operations to include systems administration, network management, telecommunications management, system and data security, system and data backup and emergency recovery plans.
• Manage servers both physical (HP/Dell) and virtual servers using VMware
• Manage all wired and wireless network hardware and UPS’s to ensure LAN / WAN and WLAN is operating optimally.
• Manage security solutions, including firewall and endpoint device security.
• Administers Windows based security, including but not limited to: user / group permissions, file / folder permissions, and group policies
• Administration of Google Workspace accounts
• Administers and manages different cloud base tools, including but not limited to data import, export using a GUI or API.
• Oversees and manages day to day operations of the Technology Department, including but not limited to things such as help desk and AV support.
• Oversees the management of a fleet of devices using an MDM solution
• Administers and manages different emergency notification systems, including but not limited to cloud service using Blackboard Connect or on-premise PA systems.

Top Requirements

• Working CLI experience with Cisco IOS and Cisco NX-OS or quickly learn NX-OS
• Working experience with Cisco Wireless Controller or equivalent
• Experience in administering Windows Servers such as file, Active Directory, DNS and DHCP server.
• Experience in administering and managing Ubuntu servers
• Experience with AWS EC2, S3, and VPC
• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi principles such as adjacent / co-channel interference; channel optimization in a multi floor environment
• Solid knowledge and experience with network concepts such as VLANs, 802.1Q, QoS, Policy-Based Routing (PBR).
• Solid understanding of SAN using PureStorage and NetApp as building blocks in a virtual environment.
• Experience with an MDM solution such as Meraki Systems Manager or equivalent
• Experience with SentinelOne or equivalent for endpoint security.