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CDW · 16 hours ago

Small shop IT Manager (IT Generalist)

Conway, AR

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$65K/yr - $65K/yr

CDW is seeking an IT Manager for a small college environment. The role involves managing IT operations, supporting infrastructure and user needs, and providing leadership to IT personnel while fostering a cooperative service-oriented IT environment.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Susan Schmidt

Responsibilities

Plan, configure, deploy, and monitor servers, server operating systems, and related services

Plan, configure, and monitor networks, network applications, and telecommunications services

Design, configure, and maintain Active Directory and identity management services

Manage server and network security, access controls, and security permissions

Plan, configure, and manage backup, archival, and business continuity strategies

Oversee installation, maintenance, and upgrades of hardware and software systems

Ensure timely deployment of system updates, patches, and upgrades

Provide IT and telecommunications services to faculty, staff, and students

Collaborate with academic and administrative departments to understand and support instructional and operational technology needs

Review technology requests and make recommendations for hardware and software solutions

Coordinate system access approvals and security permissions

Maintain documentation for systems, configurations, and procedures

Supervise and support assigned IT personnel or vendors, including training and cross-training

Assist with hiring recommendations, performance feedback, and professional development

Establish priorities for IT services and projects

Coordinate projects and prepare regular status and progress reports

Foster a cooperative, service-oriented IT environment across departments

Assist in developing, maintaining, and monitoring the IT budget

Research new technologies and stay current with IT trends relevant to higher education

Make recommendations for system improvements and technology investments

Qualification

Windows serversActive DirectoryNetworking fundamentalsIT infrastructureIT security principlesBackupDisaster recoveryAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsDocumentation skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

6 month contract to hire

Onsite in Conway, Arkansas

Pay $32/hr on contract and $65K salary when converted to perm

IT Manager who has worked in small to medium sized company

hands on role supporting all the IT for a small College (network and systems)

managing one Computer technician

IT Generalist who's ready to step into a broader ownership role

continue developing their skills in servers, networking, Active Directory, and IT infrastructure

plans, coordinates, and manages the daily operations of the Information Technology function

reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance

hands-on role responsible for infrastructure, systems, and user support in a small-to-mid sized environment

opportunities to grow into expanded leadership and strategic responsibilities