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Posse National (New York, NY)
Information Technology (IT) Manager
Posse has an immediate opportunity in our national office for an experienced IT manager to manage and support all information technology related functions of the organization as well as develop and implement a long term IT strategy designed to match The Posse Foundation’s current and future growth. The IT manager reports to the Vice-President of Strategic Projects. The IT Manager will be joining a diverse, high-energy and entrepreneurial work environment.
The IT Manager’s primary responsibilities include:
1. Managing Posse’s overall technology infrastructure, including maintenance of our network, servers and software applications.
2. Hands on support and troubleshooting basic desktop issues for staff members, which include Outlook, network access, remote network access and basic office applications. This includes providing day-to-day operational support and maintenance for all computing and communications systems.
3. Purchasing and installation of hardware and software applications for all staff members.
4. Management and implementation of cost effective solutions for organization wide savings in relation to IT infrastructure.
5. Executing technology strategy and communication efforts for current and future technology platforms including researching partnerships, and external relationships with vendors.
6. Building systems that ensure physical and data security of Posse to protect the organization’s information and system integrity.
7. Monitoring of technology trends and current knowledge of cutting-edge practices in the IT field.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 3-5 years of relevant information technology experience in a professional environment. Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Computer or IT Sciences highly desired
2. Experience with Windows servers and collaboration tools, specifically Exchange email infrastructure, Active Directory, DNS, Exchange server, VMware virtual environment, SANS
3. Experience with advanced networking
4. Experience managing IT for non-profits a plus
5. Experience with Salesforce and Raiser’s Edge a plus
6. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment while producing high quality output
7. Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with users, understand their day-to-day needs, and translate those needs into technical requirements
Current IT environment: Desktops Windows XP/7, Mac OS 10.6, Server OS 2003/08, Dell/HP, Netgear, Sonicwall, SAN Drobo
Salary commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Please email your resume and cover letter to Mickey Steiner at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or via fax to the Posse National Office at 212-405-1697.
No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is February 13, 2012.
The Posse Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
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