Please, no third parties. Permanent residents only.
This position is four (4) days per week onsite in San Diego, CA, and no relocation assistance is available.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Lead hands-on and strategic technology initiatives to enhance IT infrastructure, aligning with evolving client needs and market trends.
- Oversee the deployment and management of IT systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and adherence to industry best practices.
- Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, utilizing advanced threat detection and data protection strategies.
- Manage the design and execution of IT projects, including infrastructure upgrades and network optimizations.
- Establish vendor partnerships and negotiate procurement of cutting-edge hardware and software solutions.
- Drive technology innovation through the adoption of emerging tools and trends to maintain market competitiveness.
- Develop comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity plans to mitigate risks.
- Lead IT governance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
- Mentor and manage high-performing IT teams, fostering collaboration and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Monitor and evaluate IT budgets, ensuring resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.
Skills & Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment.
- Extensive experience with LAN and WAN configuration, setup, and troubleshooting.
- Advanced to expert-level knowledge and experience with networking technologies and tools, such as Cisco Meraki.
- Extensive experience with O365, Azure, Windows Servers, and supporting technologies.
- Proven experience providing excellent exceptional service directly to end-users and/or customers.
- Industry certifications are highly preferred (ITIL, CISSP, MCP, MCSA/MCSE, CSSA, CCNA, VCP).
- Demonstrated expertise in IT infrastructure management, including network architecture and hybrid environments.
- Proficient in cybersecurity tools, CrowdStrike preferred, as well as cybersecurity methodologies, including risk assessments, penetration testing, and data encryption.
- Extensive experience with IT governance, compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Proven ability to manage IT vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for enterprise-level solutions.
- Skilled in implementing monitoring tools and optimizing systems for enhanced performance and reliability.
- Experience in developing and executing strategic IT roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
- Familiarity with advanced IT service delivery frameworks, including ITIL and agile methodologies.
- Ability to drive technological advancements and ensure competitive service offerings in the market.
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