Job Brief
This IT Operations Manager job description will help you attract and hire qualified candidates to your IT department.
Job Description
- ● Maintain and optimize local company networks and servers
- ● Be responsible for device and password management
- ● Oversee data backup and system security operations (e.g. user authorization, firewalls)
- ● Manage installations, upgrades and configurations of hardware and software
- ● Assess system performance and recommend improvements
- ● Resolve issues escalated by technicians and engineers
- ● Ensure data is handled, transferred or processed according to legal and company guidelines
- ● Provide support and guidance to stakeholders via help desk
- ● Control costs and budgets regarding IT systems
- ● Manage contracts with vendors (e.g. development platforms, telecommunication companies, password managers) and software licenses
- ● Develop IT policies and practices
Job Requirements
- ● Proven experience as IT Operations Manager
- ● Experience with system installation, configuration and analysis
- ● Thorough knowledge of networks and cloud computing
- ● Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation (e.g. GDPR)
- ● Leadership and organizational skills
- ● Ability to manage multiple projects
- ● Outstanding communication skills
- ● Problem-solving aptitude
- ● BSc/BA in Computer Science, IT or relevant field