IT Manager - Atlanta

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily performance of the Information Technology department.
Escalation path for all technology issues.
Interacts with office leadership to address technology needs of the business practice.
Maintains accurate asset management records, including lease schedules and on-time return of assets.
Oversee local network implementation of the firmwide standard.
Implements and maintains IT standards.
Monitors and maintains WAN and LAN performance and saturation.
Escalates problems as required.
Responsible for network operations and procedures, ensuring policies and procedures are in place.
Maintains datacom circuits; escalates issues to the Enterprise team as needed.
Responsible for managing and enforcing acceptable use of peripheral equipment including cell phones.
May supervise one or more IT staff members. May be responsible for staff performance development.

Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, ensure uptime and quality customer service.
Meets with other IT Directors and IT Managers to develop and implement IT standards.
Performs duties of a Senior IT Support Specialist as needed.
Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a seasoned IT professional with a minimum of 8 years of experience in an information technology–related field.
The successful candidate will demonstrate proven leadership capabilities and hands-on experience managing help desk systems.
This individual brings strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats.
Advanced knowledge of PC, server, and SAN technologies is required, along with experience using remote access technologies and familiarity with basic scripting languages.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is proactive, business-minded, highly organized, and capable of managing competing priorities.
This role may require travel to other regional offices.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent in education and experience required.
8 plus years’ work experience in an IT related field.
Previous experience with managing a helpdesk system is required.
Microsoft or Cisco Certification is preferred.

Skills

May be responsible for one or more satellite or project offices.
Travel is required to other regional locations.
Overtime may be required, including potential after-hours and weekends as projects require.

Pay

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, education and location.
The reasonably expected range for this position is $85,000 - $100,000.
Other compensation may include a discretionary bonus.

Schedule

The role expects the in-office presence five days per week.