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We invite applicants for the position of Director of IT based in Hillsboro, Oregon!

We offer a very competitive wage and excellent benefit package! Our benefits include relocation reimbursement, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) plan with an automatic 3 employer provided safe harbor contribution upon hire, healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, employee paid life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, corporate discount program on things like travel, gym memberships and more!

Position Summary

The Director of IT is the primary point of contact of all companywide IT initiatives. This position has the responsibility to serve as the strategic and tactical interface across all business units by managing IT infrastructure, services, and security. The Director of IT is a pivotal role that requires a deep understanding of technology, strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to align IT initiatives with business goals.

Required Duties and Responsibilities - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the required duties and responsibilities.

• Primary point of contact for all company IT operations including system administration, helpdesk support and IT infrastructure.
• Oversees, develops, and ensures scalability and reliability of employee facing technology platforms, audio/visual equipment, and Active Directory infrastructure.
• Creates and aligns the technology and information road map, policies, best practices, and budget to the companys business plans, and continuously monitors and adjusts to changing business and environmental conditions.
• Ensures the companys data remains secure by keeping up to date on the latest cybersecurity threats and findings and implementing preventative measures.
• Maintain an effective Disaster Recovery Plan which includes regular, cyclical testing.
• Develop and maintain clear procedures and successfully tested execution of backup and recoverability of data and infrastructure.
• Proactively monitor all systems access for irregularities. Re-access security practices and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Ensures technology remains in compliance with security and data privacy laws, policies, standards including accessibility, vulnerability, and website inventory management.
• Leads contract negotiations and overall vendor management of the companys technology hardware, software, mobile and field technology, and cloud or 3rd party providers, while always driving for cost control and resource optimization.
• Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness and efficiency of existing solutions and develops strategies and/or new proposed tools and applications for improvement.
• Manage installations and maintenance of all computer resources.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with internal and external customers, providing solutions whenever needed (24/7).
• Maintain a collaborative, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers and colleagues.
• Maintain reliable, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Successful completion and favorable results of pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background check.
• Adhere to all Aero Air policies and standards of conduct.
• Other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex IT concepts into understandable, actionable plans for all levels of staff.
• Experience with mobile device management.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively and professionally in person, on the phone, and through written correspondences.
• The ability to demonstrate poise, tact, and professionally interact and communicate with employees, vendors, and individuals at all levels of the organization and community.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in computer science, information technology, related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in IT infrastructure administration, network administration and support, IT security and IT operations management.
• Comprehensive understanding of MacOS and Windows OS support and maintenance procedures.
• Proficiency with Windows Server, VMWare, Exchange Server, MS Office365, Azure backup, Active Directory, Dynamics, Crystal Reports.
• Experience with Apple IPAD MDM configuration, firewall configuration, and Email filtering configuration and monitoring.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds with assistance.
• Requires the ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb ladder or stairs.
• Accurate hand/eye coordination.
• Finger dexterity is required as well as hand strength, with the ability to grasp, lift, push and pull.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Aero Air is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any person for any reason. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, familial status, parental status, protected veteran status, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

As an equal opportunity employer, Aero Air is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If interested in applying with Aero Air and need special assistance or accommodation, please contact us at HRaeroair.com