• Oversee all aspects of IT department operations including IT infrastructure, Communication (LAN, WAN, email, etc.), database, backup recovery, regulatory compliance
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the IT support group including downtime, reporting service levels, defining and tracking IT operational metrics and provide status to management
• Maintains overall security of the company’s network, systems, and data
• Manage staff members in their daily activities as well as supporting business projects
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors in support of staff augmentation and systems support
• Take a lead role and act as a go-to person for the business units and IT management when it comes to IT infrastructure technologies supporting both projects and operations
• Manages Active Directory infrastructure and services

Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement hardware and software standards for network, servers, databases, wireless technology, file & print services, etc.
• Develop and maintain overall backup and recovery strategy (Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity)
• Develop, implement, and maintain processes and procedures for effective delivery of services and compliance with regulatory guidance
• Establish and implement 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent
• 7 - 10 years of IT experience
• Certifications in Microsoft/Cisco/equivalent technologies are preferred
• ITIL or PMI Certification is preferred
• Strong hands-on/technical knowledge of core Microsoft technologies including Windows Servers, Active Directory, MS SQL and core Network/Cisco technologies like LAN/WAN, subnets, firewalls, VLAN's, and VPN is required
• Good understanding of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, software delivery, etc.
• Good familiarity with other IT Infrastructure technologies like storage area networks (SAN), WAN acceleration devices, virtualization, and data warehouse
• Good people skills and the ability to interact and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Strong technical background and hands-on experience surrounding IT Infrastructure technologies (especially technologies like Microsoft Active Directory, VMware, Cisco, MSSQL databases, etc.)
• Willingness to travel to remote offices to understand current business unit and IT challenges in order to recommend solutions
• Contagious passion and enthusiasm, empowered and organized person;
• Strong communicator, ability to listen and be a recognized team player;
• Capable of working under pressure and leading multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  

Established in 1934 in Italy’s Veneto region, Safilo Group is one of the eyewear industry’s principal players in the design, manufacturing and distribution of optical frames, sunglasses, sports eyewear, goggles and helmets. The Group designs and manufactures its collections by blending stylistic, technical and industrial innovation with quality and skillful craftsmanship. With an extensive global presence, Safilo’s business model enables it to monitor its entire production and distribution chain. From research and development in five prestigious design studios, located in Padua, Milan, New York, Hong Kong and Portland, to its company-owned production facilities and network of qualified manufacturing partners, Safilo Group ensures that every product offers the perfect fit and meets the highest quality standards. Reaching approximately 100,000 selected points of sale worldwide with an extensive wholly owned network of subsidiaries in 40 countries and more than 50 partners in 70 countries, Safilo’s well-established traditional wholesale distribution model, which encompasses eyecare retailers, chains, department stores, specialized retailers, boutiques, duty free shops and sporting goods stores, is complemented by Direct-to-Consumer and Internet pure player sales platforms, in line with the Group’s development strategies.

Safilo Group’s portfolio encompasses own core brands: Carrera, Polaroid, Smith, Safilo, Blenders, Privé Revaux and Seventh Street. Licensed brands include: Banana Republic, BOSS, Eyewear by David Beckham, Elie Saab, Fossil, Givenchy, havaianas, HUGO, Isabel Marant, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, kate spade new york, Levi’s, Liz Claiborne, Love Moschino, Marc Jacobs, Missoni, M Missoni, Moschino, Pierre Cardin, PORTS, rag&bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Tommy Hilfiger, Tommy Jeans and Under Armour.