The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong background in addressing a wide array of hardware and software issues. They should be adept at providing technology solutions to employees and collaborating with third-party software companies to adopt new technologies and optimize existing ones. Prior experience in information technology and a solid understanding of current technology trends are essential to ensure the company's technology remains up-to-date.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing and overseeing information technology and computer systems · Planning, organizing, controlling, and evaluating IT and electronic data operations · Supervising IT staff through recruitment, training, and coaching, as well as communicating job expectations and performance evaluations · Designing, developing, implementing, and coordinating systems, policies, and procedures · Ensuring the security of data, network access, and backup systems · Aligning user needs and system functionality with organizational policies · Identifying problematic areas and implementing strategic solutions in a timely manner · Developing new network troubleshooting strategies to reduce downtime and minimize maintenance costs · Implementing plans to ensure the company's network remains operational during issues · Staying current with new network technology and reporting updates to the executive team quarterly · Collaborating closely with other department managers to assess the company's network growth and maintenance needs · Auditing systems and evaluating their outcomes · Preserving assets, information security, and control structures · Managing the annual budget and ensuring cost-effectiveness