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IT Manager

General Matter
Location
Paducah, Kentucky, United States
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Information Technology
Salary
$180,000-$260,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering discipline with 3+ years of systems administration experience; OR 5+ years of professional systems administration experience in lieu of a degree
  • Experience with servers in physical and virtualized environments
  • 5+ years of experience with Active Directory, Kerberos, Entra ID, and multi-platform authentication/identification environments
  • 5+ years of experience with Windows-based systems and services in both physical and virtual environments
  • 5+ years of experience in monitoring mission-critical enterprise environments
Nice to have
  • Expertise in creating repeatable, reliable, scalable systems architectures
  • Understanding of developing web, python, Powershell, and bash scripting applications
  • Experience with linux administration
  • Experience with automation platforms (Ansible, Salt, Chef)
  • Networking experience in IPv4, IPSEC VPN, SSL-VPN, SD-WAN, switching, routing, firewalls and HA architecture
What the job really is

The IT Manager at General Matter will oversee the company's IT systems, implementing best practices and driving technology initiatives to support the growing site in Paducah, KY. Responsibilities include managing high-performance systems, collaborating with engineers to meet their software needs, ensuring uptime of critical systems, and optimizing security and performance. The role requires flexibility and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Base salary range of $180,000-$260,000
  • Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of company stock options
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • HSA/FSA/Commuter benefits
  • Unlimited Time Off policy
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond Microsoft enterprise software
  • The role may require extended hours and weekend work
  • Fast-paced and challenging environment may not suit everyone
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