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Lancaster, Ca, Us

Senior IT Leader across Enterprise Technology Programs, Legal Platforms, IT Service Delivery, Website and PARRIS Law Firm Information Security Program. Responsible for all technology systems, data centers, Legal systems interfaces, application development, database systems, enterprise data warehouse environments, information security systems and methods, and the enterprise service desk. Manage IT architecture and disaster recovery programs. Manage outsourcing partners, vendor relationships, pricing negotiations, and IT purchasing standards. Oversee IT aspects of all projects, along with building support, automation integration programs. Develop technology road-maps, ensuring IT financial investments are managed in a sustainable fashion through multi-year forecasts.

Lancaster, Ca, Us

Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, and peripherals.Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, conversions and file maintenance.Oversee systems development and enhancement and the integration of new systems with existing systems.Work with staff to develop strategies and plans to enhance client services, improve user effectiveness, and foster innovation.Communicate regularly with executive management and all users of information services and systems.Manage IT staff, including hiring, training, evaluation, guidance, discipline and discharge.Develop the IT staff to meet the changing needs of users, groups and offices; new projects and technologies; and varying staff strengths.Develop standard operating procedures and best practices, including providing written protocols and guidance to IT staff and to end-users.Ensure the creation and maintenance of all written documentation, including system and user manuals, license agreements, and documentation of modifications and upgrades.Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.Manage financial aspects of the IT Division, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision.Manage servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment.Manage telecommunications infrastructure and development plans, projects, policies and procedures.Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.Support Parris Law Firm overall mission, following all standards, policies, procedures, and confidentiality guidelines.

Chatsworth, Ca, Us

- Manage System Engineers- Lead and own the process of deliverables with due consideration for applicable codes and standards.- Provides technical escalation for complex network / infrastructure related issues to ensure SLA and highest client satisfaction level.- Personnel management and estimation, work planning / forecast and effective utilization of manpower, progress monitoring and adherence to scheduled completion of engineering documents and services delivery.- Management responsibilities include coordinating the activities of the managed services staff which can include hiring, training and scheduling staff, resolving engineering design and test problems, evaluating and approving changes and specifications. This also includes purchasing needed materials and equipment and hiring additional staff if needed.- Prepare progress reports to present to upper-level management through the duration of the project and reports, any concerns and requests approval for necessary changes.- Coordination with the other engineering disciplines, client and vendors.

Chatsworth, Ca, Us

Responsible for managing the Project Services Department, consisting of Sr. Project Engineers and Unified Communication Engineers. Our team is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing IT & UC Hardware and Software.Cal Net Technology Group is a Tier 1 Microsoft Gold Partner and specializes in a variety of Technology Services including Cloud services, Managed Services, Unified Communications (ShoreTel), Wireless solutions, Network Systems and Security Services. Products include HP/Dell Servers, EMC/HP Storage, HP/Cisco/Juniper Networking, Ruckus/Meraki Wireless, Palo Alto / Sonicwall firewalls, Cloud Services including Office 365, CloudNET (Cal Net Cloud- IaaS), VMWare/Hyper-V, VDI, Citrix, etc. Cal Net also provides procurement services and has partnerships with many manufacturers and services the Greater Los Angeles Area including Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange Counties.

Chatsworth, Ca, Us

Sr. Project Engineer on all mid to high level projects. Handling all projects related to VMWare, Hyper-V, Networking upgrades, Exchange Deployments and migrations and AD Migrations and Break outs. Server infrastructure upgrades and server room build outs.Objectives of my current position.~Architecting technology solutions with your Cal Net team for customers~Performing pre and post project engineering and team coordination tasks both on-site and remotely ~Pre-sales engineering with Technology Managers and Business Development Executives both onsite and remote, developing BOM’s and SOW’s.~Building test systems to prove design functionality~Creating training, support and customer-facing documentation~Periodic technical training of other Cal Net engineers on project standards~Research and development of new products and services~Development of standards and best practices documentation for the deployment of technology~Developing technology standards for products to be sold, installed and maintained

Assisted with sourcing components, designing, building and testing new hardware. Built out Vendor channels.Handling the product from concept to completion.

New York City, Ny, Us