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Gibson Electric · 12 hours ago

Gibson Electric Co., Inc. - Information Technology Manager

Downers Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$110K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Gibson Electric is an electrical construction firm specializing in commercial electrical and telecommunication infrastructure. The IT Manager is responsible for overseeing the smooth operation of all computer systems, managing IT staff, and ensuring data security within the organization.

ConstructionElectronics

Responsibilities

Manage information technology and computer systems

Design, develop, implement and coordinate systems (computer deployments to end users, server deployments-both onsite and Azure environment, network design and implementation, printer setup, mobile device management and setup)

Develop and implement policies and procedures (utilizing existing EMCOR SOP’s and Company internal policies)

Strategic IT resource planning (keeps abreast of industry trends and standards, attends Kick-off meetings, anticipates upcoming hardware/software needs, develop innovative IT solutions)

Proactively monitors systems to reduce downtime (reviews log files, monitors server performance, advises users of potential bottlenecks, schedules off-hours maintenance windows, proactively reviews internet bandwidth usage)

Procurement of current hardware with an eye to the bottom line (works with approved vendors to ensure the best pricing and delivery schedule, selecting high-quality/good value equipment best suited for our working environment)

Tests, manages and approves all software updates (develops a test environment, reviews all software updates, determines release schedules, reminds users to update their computer systems)

Works with EMCOR to leverage corporate resources to benefit Company (attends all EMCOR IT meetings in person/virtually, submits software to EMCOR for review/approval, works with software vendors and EMCOR to meet EMCOR requirements, leverages EMCOR helpdesk for technical issues)

Develops onboarding computer documentation (Windows 11 user guide, iPhone user guide, iPad user guide, Bluebeam user guide)

Responsible for data security (server maintenance, file restoration, backup management, antivirus management, malware management, patching computer CVE’s, file and folder access permissions, intrusion protection, adds and removes user access in a timely manner i.e. onboarding/termination)

Enforce EMCOR compliance standards (software usage/licensing, approved software, equipment usage/security)

Performs system audits (reviews access permissions for file access/financial systems i.e. VISTA, remote access i.e. VPN)

Training & development (mentorship, internal training, EMCOR training, task specific training)

Coaching & Counseling (weekly staff meetings, one-on-one meetings, coaching, identify training opportunities)

Communication of job expectations (punctuality, customer service, professionalism, technical knowledge and expertise, ability to set priorities, security)

Performance appraisal (use the prescribed Company performance review process)

Task assignment and scheduling (set tasks, priorities, schedule major activities, ensure coverage during vacations/absences)

Reviews and audits IT asset database (monitors existing computer fleet, ensures all hardware is covered under warranty, retires obsolete/out of warranty hardware in a secure and timely manner)

Qualification

IT managementActive DirectoryWindows OSOffice 365Azure/Cloud environmentMobile device managementCisco networkingMulti-taskingCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime-management skills