Key Responsibilities
* IT Infrastructure Management:
o Monitor, manage and maintain the onsite IT infrastructure. Including servers, firewall, switches, wifi and office access control system.
o Manage backups, disaster recovery process and all security protocols.
o Ensure the availability and reliability of IT systems and services to meet business needs.
* On-site and Remote User Support:
o Serve as the primary point of contact for all IT-related issues and queries.
o Providing IT Support at all levels. Respond to help desk tickets, troubleshoot issues, and resolve IT-related problems in a timely manner.
o Ensure remote employees can securely access any required resources.
o Manage the remote access solutions (site-to-site and client VPN, file sharing).
o Ensure remote workers have the proper security protocols in place to protect corporate data.
* Project Management:
o Lead and manage IT projects, including hardware and software upgrades, migrations, and system implementations.
o Coordinate with vendors and third-party service providers to procure hardware, software, and services.
o Ensure projects are completed within scope, on time, within budget and with minimal business disruption.
* Cybersecurity & Compliance:
o Implement and maintain security measures, including firewalls, antivirus, general system monitoring and access control.
o Ensure compliance with internal and external security regulations and industry standards. (GDPR, Cyber Essentials, NCSC/NIST guidelines)
o Regularly monitor systems and perform risk assessments to protect against cyber threats.
* System Maintenance & Optimization:
o Perform routine maintenance and updates on servers, network equipment, and other systems.
o Monitor system performance and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks.
o Ensure efficient operation of backup systems and develop disaster recovery plans.
Requirements
· Essential (non negotiable):
o Must have experience in managing key IT Infrastructure. (Firewalls, servers, storage, wifi, VPN and general networking).
o Experience with Windows server and standard tools. (RDP, Group Policy, Active Directory).
o Basic knowledge of MacOS
o Microsoft 365. (Purview, Identity, Security and Exchange).
o Strong problem-solving and project management skills.
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support users of varying technical proficiency.
o Ability to explain technical details to non technical users
· Desireable:
o Experience working as the only IT staff member.
o Microsoft Intune.
o Basic administration of Sage 300.
o Fortigate firewalls.
o Ubiquiti wifi.