IT Manager or Lead (Onsite)

AeroFarms•Danville, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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
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.