IT Manager

IT Manager, Northbrook, IL

The IT Manager oversees all of the company's IT functions and needs. The primary duties of the IT Manager are the security and maintenance of the company's network, computer systems, and electronic data. The ideal IT Manager will be able to develop a strategic plan to implement an IT roadmap for projects and assist the company in achieving its business objectives and ambitious goals. This position is 100% Onsite.

IT Manager Responsibilities:

• Align IT infrastructure with current and future business requirements and goals.
• Manage and execute IT inventory, budget, forecast, and enforce cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate risk and develop network recovery and backup processes.
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures related to IT.
• Scope and implement IT projects to minimize risks while delivering new value.
• Responsible for data governance and cybersecurity monitoring.
• Assess vendors and ensure service level agreements and support are met.
• Develop test strategies for new hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to internal IT.
• Train employees in software and hardware, troubleshoot, and provide technical support when needed.
• Lead and mentor a team of IT specialists, comprised of internal and third-party personnel, to achieve positive outcomes.

IT Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in IT Management.
• Excellent working knowledge of Computer Systems, Security, Network, Systems Administration, Databases, Data Storage Systems, and Phone Systems.
• Demonstrates strategy with quick problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in implementing, configuring, and testing solutions.
• Hedge fund, financial services, family office experience (not a must, but preferred).

Benefits include medical insurance, retirement plan, PTO, etc. Salary: 80K+ DOE.