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Job Description: IT Manager
Job Summary:
Design,
develop, maintain, support, and troubleshoot IT infrastructure for
fast-paced, growing mapping / GIS / image analysis firm. Company
is going through transition from film-based operations to digital,
requiring design, implementation and maintenance of high-capacity
network storage and processing capabilities.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Primary architect of corporate IT resources, focusing on high-capacity
(100TB+) network storage and
processing capabilities in support of fast-paced commercial production operations
in addition to standard corporate functions such as LAN, email, website,
internet.
- Manage implementation of IT
infrastructure changes, including use of external consultants as
appropriate.
- Maintains the company's computer
systems and network on a daily basis to support 24/7
production environment.
- Maintains
the integrity
of the network/systems security and optimization of the LAN network,
including support and troubleshooting of email (Exchange / Outlook)
system.
- Maintains and improves external network connection and service.
- Performs system administration activities on all computer systems.
- Maintains computer-related hardware and peripherals.
- Installs and updates operating system and third-party software.
- Analyzes system usage; investigates opportunities for performance improvement.
- Analyzes and manages backup procedures; investigates and recommends solutions for improvement and
optimization.
- Maintains GIS and image processing
software installations; performs other GIS image processing tasks as
assigned by manager.
- Coordinates equipment and
software purchases with management and/or end user.
- Tracks and maintains records of software license purchases and
maintenance contracts for software and computer equipment.
- Coordinates and works with outside IT consultants.
Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of XP, Linux and Solaris operating systems.
- Working knowledge of SMTP, NIS, DNS, DHCP.
- Understanding of RAID technology, high-volume network storage and
backup solutions.
- Five years related experience or equivalent.
- Must possess working knowledge of and direct experience with operating
system configuration files and
hardware/software interoperability issues.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly
changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Acute attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Creative, flexible, and innovative team player.
- Working knowledge and understanding of the basic principles, theories,
concepts and practices in the
applicable area of engineering/technical specialization.
- Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
- Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
- Good judgment skills with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Interested candidates who fit the description are
encouraged to apply to hr@hjw.com.
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About
the company
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, HJW GeoSpatial has been
providing specialized mapping services to government and private
sector clients for over 50 years, and has a well-established
reputation for quality and commitment to its customers. Our
company’s service solutions form a geospatial foundation
for decisions that clients make in their daily operations, whether
it is dealing with land, environment, managing natural resources,
or engineering, construction, and other critical infrastructure.
Since 1949, the company has been a leading innovator, using
the latest technologies to improve its mapping solutions: from
early adoption of airborne GPS / IMU, to digital orthophoto
maps derived from aerial photography and high-resolution satellite
imagery. Most recently, HJW GeoSpatial has announced support
for digital aerial cameras and airborne LiDAR solutions which
offer unique capabilities for our clients.
The company
offers generous benefits including a competitive salary, health
and dental insurance, long term disability , 401(k) plan, Section
125 plan, and paid time off / company paid holidays.
HJW GeoSpatial is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F.
HJW
GeoSpatial is a privately held, well established professional service
company providing digital mapping to government agencies and private
clients. Our corporate culture is one of teamwork and a commitment to
provide excellent customer service. We are seeking energetic
individuals to join our team. We are located in the historic Art Deco
landmark building, formerly occupied by I. Magnin, at 20th and Broadway
in downtown Oakland, directly adjacent to the 19th Street BART station.
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