IT Manager

Yael Group is hiring an IT Manager for a startup company located in Tel Aviv. What you'll be doing: Leading IT Infrastructure & Network Strategy: Overseeing the design, deployment, and management of scalable, reliable, and high-performance IT networks and infrastructure that support business growth. Network Administration & Optimization: Managing LAN, WAN, VPNs, VLANs, and wireless environments to ensure optimal connectivity, performance, and uptime across all sites. IT Operations Management: Driving day-to-day IT operations, ensuring smooth delivery of both on-site and remote technical support services for all organizational users.

Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnering with business units to understand technical needs, align infrastructure solutions, and provide expert guidance on network- related initiatives. Lifecycle Management: Overseeing IT onboarding and offboarding processes for employees, including device provisioning, network access, and system configuration. Vendor & Asset Management: Managing vendor relationships, procurement, and inventory of networking equipment, servers, and IT devices to ensure cost efficiency and availability. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (relevant certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, VMware, or Microsoft are a plus).

4+ years of hands-on experience in IT infrastructure and network administration, with proven track record in managing medium-to-large scale environments. Strong expertise in network protocols and concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN, routing, switching, firewalls). Experience with endpoint management (Windows/Mac) and server administration (Linux/Unix & Windows). Solid knowledge of virtualization platforms (VMware, xcp-ng, Hyper-V) and storage/backup systems.

Familiarity with IT security principles and products (PfSense, ESET Antivirus/EDR) as they relate to network stability and resilience. Proficiency in automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) to streamline infrastructure operations. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage vendors, guide IT staff, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Problem-solving mindset with fast learning capabilities and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies.