A Japanese manufacturing company is seeking a IT Manager.

Overview:
Leads the company’s IT infrastructure group. The infrastructure group handles the company’s global network, servers (Linux and Windows), security, virtualization, and more. This person will dive into open source technologies and match them with company business processes.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide hands-on management of the infrastructure team.
• Design, Implement, and Maintain the core infrastructure of the company’s information system.
• Project management of various IT projects to ensure timely completion, budget management, and business process
improvement.
• Ensure systems meet security requirements and policies.
• Active monitoring of the overall IT system to ensure availability and high performance of delivered IT services.
• Maintain and improvement of backup systems.
• Build an effective team through coaching, mentoring and staff development.
• Provide technical support for complex hardware and software issues that may arise.
• Research the latest technologies and best practices; recommend technology solutions that meet the company’s business requirements.
• Serve as a project manager for numerous IT projects.
• Develop and maintain system documentation.

Demonstrated Abilities:
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing
• Ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, manage and develop staff
• Demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations effectively
• Passion to learn new technologies with a focus on Open Source Project
• High level of technical knowledge

Required :
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information technology, computer science, or business
• 8+ years Linux administration/engineering using CentOS and/or Ubuntu
• 8+ years Windows Server administration
• 5+ years virtualization (VMWare, KVM)
• 5+ years storage technologies (SAMBA, NFS, iSCSI, LVM, TrueNAS)
• 2+ years scripting (BASH, Python)
• 6+ years email systems (Zimbra, Exchange, or similar)
• 8+ years Networking (Routing, VLANs, security, Firewall, VPN, Wireless)
• 2+ years backup experience
• 3+ years VOIP experience (Asterisk, SIP)
• 2+ years monitoring experience (Zabbix)
• 4+ years management experience
• Must be able to travel up to 75%

Preferred :
• Linux certifications
• CCNA
• Project Management

Job Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)