IT Manager
Job Description
Location: Itasca, IL 60143
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and servers.
- Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security of all IT systems to support manufacturing operations.
- Continuously monitor system health and troubleshoot technical issues.
- Coordinate IT support services, ensuring the efficient resolution of technical problems.
- Develop and implement IT policies, procedures, and best practices to align with business growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess IT needs and deliver scalable solutions.
- Play a key role in governance and IT decision-making, ensuring technology investments align with company objectives.
- Identify and implement innovative technologies to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Research and recommend new technologies, tools, and strategies to drive the company’s growth and keep systems up to date.
- Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal service delivery.
- Ensure IT systems comply with industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
- Implement cybersecurity strategies to protect against threats and data breaches.
- Oversee data backups, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies.
- Lead IT projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new technology implementations.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of IT systems, processes, and procedures.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and system management.
- Expertise in Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and Power Platform.
- Proficiency in user account management via Azure Active Directory and Microsoft 365 Admin Center.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki devices, including firewalls, switches, and access points.
- Knowledge of VPN configuration, network segmentation, and traffic shaping policies.
- Expertise in wireless network optimization and security appliance configurations using Cisco Meraki solutions.
- Deep understanding of security and compliance policies, including MFA, DLP, and email security protocols.
- Proficiency in cybersecurity tools and best practices.
- Familiarity with IT governance frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., ISO, GDPR).
- Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
- Must be comfortable in a hands-on role while also driving strategic IT initiatives.
- Experience managing external vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring service quality.
- Ability to stay on top of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on business growth.
- Relevant certifications such as CCNA, CISSP, or Microsoft certifications are a plus.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.