IT Manager

LIGENTEC is a young and dynamic European company located in Lausanne, Switzerland and Paris, France. We are manufacturing silicon nitride based Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for customers in high-tech areas such as Quantum Technologies, LiDAR, Space Technologies and Biosensors. LIGENTEC All-Nitride technology enables our customers to develop their products in the industrial revolution 4.0.
To support our continued growth, we are looking for an
IT Manager
You have the unique chance to fill this newly created position with content and be part of our growth story.
Tasks
**Infrastructure Management**:

- Maintain, monitor, and support IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security.
- Perform routine maintenance, updates, and upgrades on servers and network devices.
- Implement and manage security measures to protect against threats and vulnerabilities.

**Virtual Machine (VM) Management**:

- Create, configure, and manage virtual machines.
- Monitor and optimize VM performance for efficient resource use.
- Troubleshoot and resolve VM-related issues.

**System Administration**:

- Administer and support specialized production software, including installation and license management.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
- Ensure regular data backups and enforce security procedures against threats.

**IT Architecture & Business Applications**:
**User Support**:

- Conduct regular security awareness training.
- Manage the ticketing system and provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues.
- Install, configure, and maintain end-user devices, offering training and assistance as needed

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications**:

- IT Infrastructure: Strong knowledge of servers, networks, security practices, and both bare-metal & cloud computing.
- VM Management: Proficiency in managing and administering virtual machines.
- System Administration: Expertise in MacOS, Google Workspace, RHEL, installation, licensing, and user account management.
- Cybersecurity: In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
- Backup & Recovery: Familiarity with backup and disaster recovery processes.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting abilities.
- Task Management: Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective end-user training and support.

Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience
- 5+ years in IT management, focusing on infrastructure, system administration, and user support.
- Experience in IT security, threat detection, and mitigation.
- Prior experience managing a ticketing system and technical support.

**Skills**:

- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in IT infrastructure, servers, networks, and VMs. Strong skills in system administration, Active Directory, licensing, and backups. Enterprise Architecture modeling is a plus.
- Security: Ability to implement and manage comprehensive IT security measures.
- Adaptability: Work effectively in a dynamic environment, managing multiple tasks.
- Project Management: Manage IT projects from start to finish, aligning with organizational goals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with management and departments on IT strategy and business integration.

**Benefits**:

- A flexible and dynamic start-up work environment.
- A highly international, diverse and highly motivated team.
- Personal responsibility in your job and the chance to grow with us.
- Our passion to bring PICs to every day’s life.

**Activity rate**: 100%
**Place of work**: Corbeil Essonnes, France
**Start date**: as soon as possible
**How to apply**: