Sean Ryan Associates Hiring for Director of Information Technology Job at New York, NY Full Time

Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of information systems applying the strategies.

· Identify and manage external information systems personnel and contractors to design, develop, implement, operate, and administer computer and telecommunications software, networks and information systems.

· Report the relevant status of the ongoing projects.

· Define the Annual Budget, submit it for approval, and ensure the proper management and control.

· Manage back-up and security systems.

· Oversee, develop, and maintain troubleshooting, systems backups, archiving, and disaster recovery. Provides expert support, when necessary, to Systems and Network.

· Oversee the organization’s communications network (all telephone changes, including routing for seating assignments).

· Oversee facilities maintenance for both satellite locations and headquarters and the key systems.

· Oversee all help desk activities and IT staff consisting of a network admin, helpdesk, and desktop support technician. Respond to escalated help desk issues level 3 and assist IT staff when needed.

· Interact with internal clients on all levels to help resolve IT-related issues and provides answers in a timely manner.

· Build and maintain vendor relationships and manage the purchase of hardware and software products.

· Manage the purchasing of all software, hardware, and other IT supplies.

· Ensure that company assets are maintained responsibly.

· Monitor and guarantee security of all technologies.

· Develop a strategic computing plan for the entire organization.

· Evaluate use of technology in the organization: Cabling and switch; Local Hardware Management; NT Domain; File System; Print System and Device; Workstations; FTP; Local DNS; Trend Antivirus; Clients Lotus Notes; Stealth Terminal and Printers; Retail Pro

· Recommend improvements in technology.

· Act as liaison between upper management and an organization’s computer staff (data processing, information systems, network services).

· Discuss and evaluate with Departments Directors the business needs in terms of processes requirements (new requests or modification of the actual ones). Participate in the evaluation and definition of possible solutions, activity plans, timing, resources, costs, and investments.

· Grant the implementation of the approved projects.

· Stay abreast on advances in technology.

· Assist global IT team in creating budgets for all projects and timeline.

Requirements:

· 4-year degree in business administration, IT, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· A+, MCP (Windows NT, 2000), MCSE certification is a plus.

· 8+ years of information technology experience managing a team.

· Knowledge of Windows and Active Directory servers and wide area networks (WAN).

· Knowledge of Bridging between systems.

· Basic PC setup and configuration skills.

· Knowledge of Internet connections.

· Strong knowledge of SAP, EDI, Lotus Notes, and Oracle databases.

· Ability to understand and maximize infrastructure systems.

· Strong leadership qualities.

· Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

INDSR

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location