About the Company
A rapidly growing solar technology manufacturing company dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions in the United States. The state-of-the-art solar cell manufacturing facility is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable development.
Position Summary
The IT Manager will be responsible for overseeing all information technology operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, systems administration, and end-user support across the organization. This role will ensure the reliability, security, and scalability of IT systems supporting manufacturing operations, business functions, and future company growth.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the company's IT strategy, policies, and procedures.
- Manage day-to-day IT operations, including network infrastructure, servers, cloud services, and telecommunications systems.
- Oversee cybersecurity initiatives to protect company data, intellectual property, and operational technology (OT) systems.
- Maintain and support Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure, SharePoint, Teams, and other enterprise applications.
- Manage ERP, MES, WMS, and manufacturing-related systems to ensure continuous production support.
- Lead IT projects including system implementations, upgrades, migrations, and technology deployments.
- Establish disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity plans.
- Monitor system performance, security events, and network availability.
- Manage relationships with external vendors, service providers, and technology partners.
- Develop and manage the IT budget, including hardware, software, licensing, and support services.
- Provide technical leadership and support for desktop, laptop, mobile devices, printers, and conference room technologies.
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, data privacy regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with department leaders to identify technology needs and improve business processes.
- Support plant automation, industrial networking, and manufacturing equipment connectivity as needed.
- Recruit, train, and supervise IT staff and contractors.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of IT management or senior IT administration experience.
- Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Microsoft 365, Azure, Active Directory, networking, and cybersecurity.
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments and enterprise systems.
- Knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, network security, and endpoint protection.
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred
- Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, solar, battery, or industrial environments.
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
- Knowledge of industrial control systems, OT security, and manufacturing networks.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, CCNA, MCSE, Azure Administrator, or CompTIA Security+.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
