IT Manager

**IT Manager**

Fort Erie International Academy (FEIA) is entering its 6th year as a leading institution in the Niagara Region and represents an “East Meets West” philosophy which celebrates diversity, culture, family and community. Our rich and diverse student body receives an individualized approach to education that exceeds the needs of all learners and elite athletes.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Evaluate and install computer software, hardware, and operating system software.
- Troubleshoot the computer system and network issues of others.
- Perform server and information backups and recovery operations.
- Design, install, and upgrade data security systems.
- Operating firewalls, file servers, and other computer systems.
- Monitor systems for security breaches and risks continuously.
- Monitor Local Area Networks (LANs), Wide Area Networks (WANs), and network segments for security threats.
- Respond to user issues, concerns, problems, and inquiries.
- Work with various business units to understand their requirements and how it relates to the existing environment.
- Working with vendors to maximize IT investments.
- Oversee staff that maintain existing labs.

**Education and Experience**
- Post-secondary education/college diploma in Information Technology.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the Information Technology field and administrative experience in a comparable business environment.

**Required Skills**:

- Knowledge on Microsoft infrastructure and desktop technologies including:

- Microsoft Operating Systems (Client & Server)
- Microsoft 365 / Azure AD Administration
- File system security and ACL
- Active Directory and Group Policy management
- Microsoft Messaging & Communications Platforms (Exchange, Office365, Teams)
- Excellent knowledge of networking fundamentals

**Preferred Skills**
- Industry recognized certifications, specifically Microsoft.
- Basic PowerShell knowledge/experience.

Pay: $59,973.40-$85,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Fort Erie, ON L2A 0G1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What work sample can you provide that most clearly demonstrates your qualifications for this job?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Information Technology: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person