Ignite Visibility is an award-winning and fast-growing digital marketing agency in San Diego, CA with fully remote first team. We are looking for a talented and skilled IT Administrator to join our team. This individual is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation Ignite Visibility and our client computer systems, servers, and data security systems.
1) Expectations of the Role:
- Infrastructure Management: Maintain, upgrade, and manage our software, hardware, and networks, ensuring seamless operations across the company’s physical locations and remote environments for international contractors.
- Cyber Security Oversight: Establish and maintain the company’s cyber security strategy, ensuring robust protection against cyber threats, data breaches, and unauthorized access.
- Security Monitoring & Incident Response: Monitor systems for security breaches, investigate violations when they occur, and lead the incident response process, ensuring timely mitigation and reporting.
- Systems Monitoring: Proactively monitor systems’ performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure uptime and reliability, minimizing disruptions.
- Backup & Recovery: Regularly backup all critical data, design robust disaster recovery plans, and ensure data retrieval processes are in place.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, especially the digital marketing team, to understand their IT requirements, ensuring that security protocols are integrated seamlessly.
- Training & Awareness: Create cyber security training materials, and conduct training sessions to continuously educate staff and contractors about the latest threats and best practices.
- Vendor Relationships: Manage contracts with software and hardware vendors, ensuring cyber security standards are met in all third-party engagements.
2) Required Background Knowledge & Experience:
- Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years in IT administration preferably in a digital marketing agency or similar environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive understanding of diverse computer systems, networks, encryption methods, and cyber security protocols.
- Networking & Security: Solid grasp of computer network management, data network protocols, and advanced cyber security techniques.
- Threat Intelligence: Familiarity with the latest cyber threats, attack vectors, and countermeasures.
- Software and Cloud: Experience with secure deployment on cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and familiarity with security configurations.
3) Attributes that are Nice to Have but Not Required:
- Certifications: Cyber security certifications like CISSP, CISM, CEH, or CompTIA Security+.
- International Experience: Managing infrastructure for remote teams or across multiple countries.
- Project Management: Skills or certifications in IT project management with a focus on security implementations.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication abilities, especially in conveying complex security concepts to non-technical staff.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to work in different time zones or extended hours for security incidents.
- Familiarity with Digital Marketing Tools: Knowledge of platforms like Google Analytics, SEMrush, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, with an understanding of their security configurations.
Ignite Visibility is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Why Ignite Visibility?
- A collaborative environment focused on client success and career development.
- Fully remote workforce with optional San Diego office.
- Two-time Landy Award Winner (Search Marketer of the Year & Best Paid Search Initiative).
- Named Fastest-Growing Private Companies in San Diego (2016-2020).
- Named Best Places to Work in San Diego 2017, 2020.
- Named Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies 2017-2022.
Benefits
- Competitive salary base + commission & bonus.
- Full comprehensive health, dental coverage, vision coverage.
- Fully remote work setting.
- Generous paid vacation and sick time including your birthday off & extra time off around major holidays.
- 401k-retirement plan with employer match.
- Employee advancement and clear growth potential.
- Company-sponsored professional development opportunities.