We are seeking a seasoned IT professional to take full ownership of our technology landscape. In this dual-focus role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of IT hardware and software while simultaneously architecting and enforcing our cybersecurity posture. You will ensure our systems are scalable, resilient, and defended against modern threats.
Security Architecture: Design and implement a multi-layered security framework, including firewalls, EDR/MDR, and IAM (Identity and Access Management).
Incident Response: Lead the response team during security breaches or vulnerabilities; conduct post-mortem analyses.
Compliance & Audits: Ensure the organization meets industry standards (e.g., SOC2, ISO 27001, or GDPR). Conduct regular internal vulnerability assessments and penetration tests.
Policy Development: Establish and enforce IT security policies, including Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
Hardware Lifecycle: Oversee procurement, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of all hardware (servers, networking gear, laptops, and peripherals).
Software Ecosystem: Manage enterprise software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, and deployment pipelines. Ensure all systems are patched and updated.
Network Operations: Design and maintain robust LAN/WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi architectures to ensure 99.9% uptime.
Cloud & Virtualization: Administer cloud environments (Azure/AWS/GCP) and on-premise virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V).
Budgeting: Manage the IT budget, optimizing spend across hardware Capex and software Opex.
Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for ISPs, hardware vendors, and MSPs.
Mentorship: Provide high-level technical escalation support and mentor junior staff or external service providers.
Experience: 7+ years in IT operations, with at least 3 years in a security-focused or leadership capacity.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Technical Stack:
Proficiency in Windows/Linux Server environments, Firewall, IIS Server environments
Expertise in networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VLANs, BGP).
Hands-on experience with security tools (Sentinel, CrowdStrike, Splunk, etc.).
Certifications (Preferred):
Security: CISSP, CISM, or CEH.
Infrastructure: CCNP (Cisco), MCSE, or Azure/AWS Solutions Architect.
Problem Solving: Ability to think clearly under pressure during a system outage or security event.
Communication: Able to translate complex technical risks into business language for executive leadership.
Proactivity: A "security-first" mindset that anticipates vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
