Head of IT

STFF Stafferty SIA

A minimum of 7 years of experience in the IT field;
At least 3 years of experience working in an international company or group of companies;
A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT team management;
Proficient knowledge and understanding of the OSI and TCP/IP models;
Familiarity with server hardware (knowledge of the Dell product line is a plus);
Hands-on experience implementing Windows Server line products;
Hands-on experience in Linux administration;
Hands-on experience in Windows and AD domain administration, including GPO, DFS, etc;
Experience with Hyper-V virtualization technology;
Knowledge of principles for building local networks, including ethernet, Wi-Fi, and VPN;
Proven experience in writing technical documentation and in passing IT audits and PCI DSS audits;
Basic programming skills for automation processes, including Bash, Python, Powershell, and Perl;
Understanding of the operational principles of data networks;
Proficient in English, both spoken and written, with an Upper-intermediate level as a minimum;
Fluent in Latvian and Russian;
Strong communication skills and a team player mindset.

Preferred qualifications

Manage Group IT projects;
Lead the IT administrators team;
Oversee task execution within the ticketing system;
Ensure the maintenance and support of the Group's entire IT infrastructure;
Support and automate IT processes;
Account for software and IT equipment;
Organize and conduct internal IT system audits;
Write and update technical and regulatory documentation in the IT field;
Test new technologies in the IT sector and develop implementation proposals;
Collaborate actively with various company departments and users to accomplish assigned tasks;
Ensure data protection across the Group;
Oversee the operation of monitoring systems;
Ensure the functionality of mail systems and servers;
Implement and support virtualization systems, specifically Hyper-V;
Provide pre-sale support for server equipment sales and participate in negotiations with customers and suppliers;
Ensure the installation, configuration, and administration of Windows/Unix servers;
Provide internal software support for users in collaboration with service providers.