IT Manager Position Available In Nassau, New York

JOB SUMMARY

Plans, directs, and manages the MIS Department in order to ensure the development and implementation of cost-effective systems and efficient computer operations to meet current and future decision-making requirements. The position provides company-wide direction in areas of policy and planning for data processing and related functions (communications, office systems, etc.), and provides input to senior management on the feasibility of projects and equipment selection, particularly with decisions involving software/hardware selection.

ESSENTIAL DAILY FUNCTIONS

Office SystemsNetwork, PC and Telephone System AdministratorSource, build, install and maintain inventory of computer/printer/network/VPN/firewall cable and hardwareMaintains knowledge of developments in the area of systems and hardware and incorporates new developments into future systems of the company.

Maintain Network Security and Fire Wall.

Maintain client and corporate local, and remote back up systems, and scheduled off-site and tape backup systemsMaintain and monitor corporate security and security systems;

CCTV/DVR

systems, Alarm Systems, and Intercom systemsInstall, maintains and provides training on company software (Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Contact Product DevelopmentDesign and write custom softwareResearch test equipment and tools for Assembly and Manufacturing departmentManages Hardware and Software Engineer subcontractorsDesign, modify and document software and hardware modificationsFind vendors, hardware and software to fill new product requirements.

SalesBuild, install and maintain trade show/presentation hardware/software demosPerform product and service demonstrationsMaintains company’s Website and Search Engine OptimizationCreate and/or maintain client and partner web sites and pages.

Direct sales of upgrades and improvements to existing customers.

Audit Sales proposals.

GeneralEstablishes MIS policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing operations and to safeguard information resources.

Communicate a highly technical and constantly changing subject in nontechnical business terminology so that sound decisions will be made.

Provides necessary reporting on related responsibilities.

Manage staffing requirements based upon work in progress proportional to revenue generated by requirement for additional resources.

Document all hardware and software products.

Coordinate assembly/manufacturing schedules with the purchasing regarding all and configuration of computer products used when involved in the project.

Perform administrative assistant functions of arranging meetings and printing documents

PLANNING AND REVIEW FUNCTIONS

Continuously improve customer satisfaction through programs to reduce delinquencies and provide for on-time service delivery.

Participate in the implementation of new manufacturing processes, product and systems technology to meet the company objectives.

Determine when the upgrading of management and operational talent base is required to achieve growth and lead in taking appropriate addition/reduction of personnel.

Conduct regular written reviews on all personnel within department.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired in 10 to 15 years of experience in managing one or more major information processing functions (operations, development, etc.) and/or through advanced college training in management. A comprehensive knowledge of the general direction of the data processing industry and technology (evolving products, services, etc.) is required for this position, although a thorough understanding of technical details is not necessary. Considerable management skills are also required to successfully perform the planning, directing, reporting, and administrative responsibilities of this position.