IT Manager or Lead (Onsite)
Danville, VA - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced IT professional to oversee and manage enterprise IT infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in networking (Cisco Meraki) virtualization (VMware ESXi) and Windows Server environments. The ideal candidate will lead infrastructure ensuring system reliability.Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure systems
- Manage and support Cisco Meraki networking (switches firewalls wireless)
- Administer and optimize VMware ESXi environments including VM provisioning performance tuning and high availability
- Oversee Windows Server infrastructure (Active Directory DNS DHCP Group Policy)
- Partner with engineering teams to support onboarding configuration and connectivity of equipment to the network ensuring performance security and compliance requirements are met
- Ensure high availability scalability and security of all infrastructure systems
- Design and maintain secure network architectures including segmentation firewalls and VPNs
- Manage and support processes around technical building infrastructure including but not limited to cameras badging security etc.
- Assist with day-to-day on-site support as needed
- Work closely with end-users of all levels within the organization
Required Qualifications
- 7 years of experience in IT infrastructure roles with leadership responsibilities
- Strong hands-on experience with:
- Cisco Meraki (LAN/WAN firewall VPN)
- VMware ESXi / vSphere
- Windows Server (2016/2019/2022)
- Deep understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP VLANs routing VPNs)
- Experience with Active Directory Group Policy DNS DHCP
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles tools and best practices
- Experience with vulnerability management endpoint protection and system hardening
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience with backup disaster recovery and high availability solutions
- Ability to lead projects and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to make decisions under pressure
- Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
- 100% onsite role
- May require after-hours support for maintenance or critical incidents
In accordance with organizational protocol employees will at times be required to fill absences in the operation process that are equal to or lower than their positional hierarchy. Additionally if an employee is absent the role of the absent employee is to be completed by their immediate superior.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
At AeroFarms, we are on a mission to grow the best plants possible for the betterment of humanity. We are a global, mission-driven company, Certified B Corporation and proud to be named one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. Our patented, award winning aeroponic ... View more