Manager of IT at Rekor Systems, Inc. (Rekor ai)

Intelligence Driven Innovation. 

Rekor Systems, Inc., (Rekor ai) (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority on intelligent infrastructure providing innovative solutions that drive the world to be safer, smarter, and greener. As a provider of comprehensive, continuous, and real-time roadway intelligence, Rekor leverages AI, machine learning, and holistic data to support the intelligent infrastructure that is essential for smart mobility We believe that the intelligent infrastructure industry is today at the epicenter of converging forces that will drive changes in the way government agencies and businesses operate. With our disruptive technology, we deliver integrated solutions, actionable insights, and predictions that increase roadway safety.

Recently recognized, for a second year in a row by the Baltimore Business Journal, as the region’s fastest growing public company. Our employees represent the best and smartest top talent in our industry, and we select individuals to be a part of our team who help to define our culture and success with our Rekor Values and Leadership Principals: People First, Customer Success, Earn Trust, Deliver Impact and Think Big and Bold!  

Position Summary 

As Manager of IT, this individual contributor role will be responsible for the IT function focused to deliver best-in-class IT Services that ensure employees are productive and the organization secure. Accountable to ensure the high availability and performance of systems, networks and devices with direct focus on people, process, technology in support of the business strategy. Oversee internal IT infrastructure and resources, while managing vendors, budgets and IT projects in a fast-paced environment.

The Contribution: 

• Manage the End User Experience and Services through the company's Managed Service Provider and external IT vendors
• Provide IT expertise pertaining to systems, software and hardware purchases and maintenance focusing on the businesses' corporate strategies
• Oversee all corporate IT & Cloud infrastructure AWS and Azure plus with familiarity of multi – cloud infrastructure. 
• Lead IT company/systems-wide projects and data migrations to include design and deployment 
• Analyze and assess IT business requirements by partnering with key stakeholders across the organization then recommend and develop IT solutions 
• Define IT processes, standard, guidelines, policies and manage partners/ vendors for quality IT outcomes 
• Managing ISP’s, Servers, PC, Phone systems, domains and storage across the US and International  
• Lead IT Cybersecurity efforts, Manage Detection and Incident Response, Identity Management and Disaster Recovery plan
• Update IT policies, SOC II risk analysis, Business Continuity plans.
• Travel: 10% – 20% domestic 

Ideal Profile:

A highly energetic and customer focused individual who is knowledgeable about and/or interested in the transportation technology industry and business savvy to deliver state of the art cutting edge technology solutions for our customers. You’re looking for a progressive, entrepreneurial, fast paced, vibrant, flexible working environment where you can pursue your career interests and achieve your full potential. You bring to the organization the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferred
• 7+ years of experience in the IT field, having managed different IT systems 
• Proven experience managing IT infrastructure and services, IT Project Management, MS Office suite including Azure and AWS 
• Experience maintaining network equipment including switches, firewalls, routers, and access points
• Strong understanding of: LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, VLAN, DNS, DHCP, SFTP, VPN, SMTP
• Location: Columbia MD onsite strongly preferred with flexible hybrid environment
• Strong collaborator across all levels of colleagues and management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proven experiences meeting and maintaining compliance requirements
• Ability to communicate technical information to nontechnical personnel

Rekor is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. It is the policy of Rekor Systems not to discriminate or allow the harassment of employees or applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.

Rekor Systems Executive Leadership team is fully committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.