IT Manager

The IT Manager at Zanskar is responsible for managing and evolving our multi-site technology footprint, securing networks and systems, and ensuring the hardware and software needs are met across the organization. This includes establishing lightweight systems for IT-related requests, proactive planning for strategic IT initiatives, and maintaining operational costs effectively.

To apply for the IT Manager role at Zanskar, candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of IT leadership experience in a business environment. Experience managing and securing networking solutions across multiple sites, knowledge of disaster recovery planning, and personnel management experience are also beneficial for this position.

While not mandatory, startup experience is a plus for the IT Manager role at Zanskar. This experience can be beneficial in understanding the unique challenges and dynamics associated with fast-paced, growing organizations.

Zanskar offers a competitive salary range of $100K - $130K per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, 15 days of PTO plus accrual increases based on tenure, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, stock options, and growth opportunities within the company.

The IT Manager at Zanskar will oversee a range of technology platforms, including on-prem compute servers, storage systems, and cloud-native cybersecurity systems. This role will also include ensuring near 100% uptime for mission-critical operations across multiple sites.

In this answer, you should outline your specific experiences managing and securing networks, providing examples of how you ensured uptime and security, and any specific technologies you have used.

Discuss your methods for assessing urgency and importance, as well as how you communicate with team members to understand their needs, ensuring that strategic initiatives are prioritized effectively.

Explain your methodologies for developing and maintaining disaster recovery plans, including tools or strategies you have implemented in the past to ensure business continuity.

Share your experience in creating, monitoring, and optimizing IT budgets, including examples of cost-saving measures you've implemented without compromising service quality.

Provide examples of collaborative tools you've utilized and any processes you've designed to enhance communication and collaboration among teams in raising IT-related productivity.

Reflect on the resources you use to stay informed about IT developments, such as industry blogs, conferences, and professional networks, and discuss how you apply this knowledge in your work.

Detail a specific challenge, the actions you took to address it, and the outcome of those actions, emphasizing your problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Discuss your management style, focusing on how you would support your team’s growth, motivate them, and set performance metrics to ensure the team operates effectively.

Share your views on the key considerations in IT risk management, such as identifying potential risks, implementing preventive measures, and establishing a response plan.

Discuss your understanding of geothermal energy's potential impact on the environment, the significance of tech advancements in this field, and how your role as IT Manager at Zanskar aligns with this mission.