Manager, Information Technology (SEATTLE, WA)

Come work for one of Puget Sound Business Journal’s Top 100 Best Workplaces in 2023!

As IT Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing our entire IT infrastructure, from managing a helpdesk professional to actively managing our cyber security and network administration. This is a player coach role, combining managerial responsibility with hands-on technical expertise, offering a unique opportunity to lead and contribute directly to the success of the organization. This role is based at our corporate office in Seattle in the heart of downtown.

ABOUT UNICO PROPERTIES LLC

Unico Properties LLC is a commercial real estate investor, developer, and full-service operator focused on office assets in emerging markets throughout the United States.

Since 1953, Unico Properties has created places where people want to be, curating environments that foster the well-being of people and communities. Unico is committed to building and operating sustainable real estate—buildings that protect our planet’s resources and are healthy and productive places to live and work.

ABOUT OUR BENEFITS

We offer competitive pay and generous benefits, including:

• Three benefit plans to choose from, including company-paid coverage for employees’ medical, dental and vision in full for those on the High-Deductible Health Plan. We also cover a portion of the premium for dependents on the High Deductible and base plans.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• 401(k) plan with up to $9,000 in employer matching each year, 401(k) after-tax elections allowed up to 415(c) limit.
• Starting with 3 weeks of flexible paid time off (PTO), which increases with tenure.
• 9 paid holidays off each year.
• 12 hours of paid volunteer time and $200 charitable contribution matching each year.
• Up to $2,000 Education allowance yearly.
• Required licensing and training covered at 100%.
• Bonus

SALARY

Starting at $120,000 - $160,000 annually, for candidates in Washington state.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The IT Manager will oversee the entire IT infrastructure for Unico. This role will lead a team of 1-2 IT professionals with various specialized skills to improve and maintain essential IT operations. This includes operating systems, security tools, applications, servers, email systems, laptops, desktops, software, hardware and networking.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

• Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative
• Enable faster and smarter business processes
• Lead remediation efforts for gaps in security and networking
• Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration
• Ensure dependable IT infrastructure and networking that's always up and running
• Partner with internal and external partners to communicate project status, activities, and achievements. Serve as a liaison for non-technical stakeholders, translating complex concepts into actionable insights.
• Track and maintain hardware and software inventory
• Document internal processes and procedures related to duties and responsibilities
• Perform server administration tasks, including user/group administration, security permissions, group policies, print services, research event log warnings and errors, and resource monitoring, ensuring system architecture components work together seamlessly
• Maintain internal infrastructure requirements including, laptop and desktop computers, servers, routers, switches, firewalls, printers, phones, security updates, LANs, WANs, and network segments
• Perform routine/scheduled audits of the systems, including all backups
• Perform routine administrative tasks related to IT such as purchasing, invoice coding, and submitting expense report
• Support and administer remote locations and employees

ABOUT YOU

Do you have the skills and meet the qualifications below? If so, we want to hear from you! 

SKILLS

• Proven work experience in IT; preferably in a leadership role.
• Experience with or knowledge of operating systems; current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, Active Directory, DNS, virtualization, firewalls, VPN and Office 365
• Experience in project management, team leadership and communication

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in technology or computer science
• 5 years' experience supporting hardware, software, network and security in an enterprise environment

ADA REQUIREMENTS

• Lift up to 75 lbs
• Bend, crouch, reach, twist
• Work overhead
• Climbing ladders
• Travel up to 15%

Unico Properties LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will receive consideration without regards to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

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