IT Manager

DornerWorks, a leader in embedded systems engineering, is seeking an experienced and talented IT Manager to work in our Grand Rapids office. This individual will ensure our IT infrastructure is kept up to maximize the efficiency of our workforce, the integrity of the information system is maintained, plan and budget for infrastructure upgrades, while also maintaining positive working relationships with the IT team and employees. The IT department at DornerWorks is a team that is always serving integrity, warmth, and a positive attitude.

What DornerWorks has for you:

• Diverse, engaging, collaborative and challenging work.
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to build your schedule around our core hours of 10am-3pm.
• Flex Fridays – you want an extra 26 days off? Compressed work week, with the opportunity to take every other Friday off.
• Healthy work/life balance. At DornerWorks’ that is not just an empty slogan; it is one of our core values.
• A collaborative team where you can work with other outstanding technical minds.
• Organized social events, both onsite and virtual. We promise you’ll have fun!
  
  
  

What you will do:

• Plan and direct policies related to the company’s IT infrastructure, along with planning any IT system changes.
• Develop, track and manage the annual IT budget for software, licensing, and hardware.
• Maintain DornerWorks internal systems and servers, including project management of infrastructure projects, backups and patches.
• Develop and maintain scripts to increase the efficiency and automation of the IT department, and other relevant internal processes.
• Monitor security of IT systems. Develop and implement policies that ensure the integrity of the system. Conduct security reviews and penetration testing in accordance with documented processes.
• Lead companywide cybersecurity efforts, including infrastructure and training for employees.
• Manage IT team through goals, priorities, communication and performance feedback to maintain communicated levels of internal support.
• Ensure employees are supported through the timely research and resolution of service requests.
• Obtain ISSM (Information System Security Manager), working in tandem with our Facility Security Officer on projects and improvement opportunities. Training will be offered and required.
  
  
  

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field of study.
• Experience administering systems, networks, and helpdesk.
• Experience in Linux.
• 4+ years of experience working in an IT related field.
• Positive attitude and willingness to find a path around obstacles.
• Ability to own your work and results.
• Willingness and ability to be on-call on weekends approximately one time a month and rotating holidays on call.
• Unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship.
  
  
  

What’s a bonus we’d like to see:

• Knowledge of CMMC.
• Active security clearance or experience working with the DOD.
• ISSM certification.
• Experience leading a team of IT professionals.
  
  
  

DornerWorks is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. EEO/M/F/Disabled/Veteran

DornerWorks believes a diverse workplace yields better ideas and outcomes and we are committed to promoting diversity of experience, perspectives, and capabilities. Each individual makes a unique contribution to our company. We recognize that diversity is critical to our success. DornerWorks proudly supports a culture of inclusion that encourages a work environment that honors diverse opinions. Employees can thrive here, and know their individual skills, abilities and viewpoints are honored.

This facility operates under International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and therefore, any person hired must demonstrate with verifiable documentation that they are either: (i) a U.S. Citizen; (ii) an active Green Card Holder; or (iii) a “Protected Person” as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324 (b)(a)(3).