IT Systems Administrator

Our Company

Sconza Candy Company in Oakdale, California, has been manufacturing premium chocolate and confectionery products since 1939. Our Company is one of the largest manufacturers of panned products in North America, producing primarily private label products for some of the world's largest retail and CPG Companies. We are a Company committed to our Team Members and their personal and professional growth and recognize that each of them directly contributes to our success. Our 500,000 square foot facility is located in Oakdale, California, approx 95 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approx 95 miles south of Sacramento. If you're a dynamic person and want to directly impact a leading confectionery company, we want you on our team!

Position Summary

Your primary responsibility will be to analyze our existing systems and assets, provide recommendations for improvements, and implement the necessary upgrades. Additionally, you will be responsible for training the team to ensure they possess the required skills to execute their roles efficiently. The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of IT processes, experience managing staff, and up-to-date industry knowledge. You will immediately impact the day-to-day efficiency of our IT operations.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide direction and leadership to the IT team, aligning with organizational goals.
• Maintain and implement robust cybersecurity measures, staying abreast of industry trends to address risks proactively.
• Oversee operating systems, SaaS applications, MDM solutions, email systems, and hardware, including laptops and desktops.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices for operational efficiency.
• Coordinate and execute IT projects, including system upgrades and technology integrations.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and partners for effective IT solution procurement and support.
• Solicit and analyze customer feedback to drive IT service improvements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software or systems engineering, business, or other technology-related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in IT management, preferred
• Expertise in operating systems (macOS, Windows, Linux), SaaS productivity tools (GSuite, Slack, OKTA, Atlassian suite), and IT service management methodologies (ITIL, ITSM).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Strong capability in both creative and analytical problem-solving.
• Excellent time and project management skills, with experience handling multiple projects.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, able to clearly convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  
  

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 based on years of experience, position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Sconza is an Equal Employment opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Sconza is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at Jobs@Sconzacandy.com.

Salary: $90000 - $110000 per year

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000