About This Role
This IT Director role leads the IT network infrastructure initiatives for a manufacturing facility, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining a secure and efficient IT network. The position involves managing a team of IT professionals, ensuring seamless operations, and collaborating with global teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and manage Cisco LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi, and VPN infrastructure, ensuring network performance and security
- Lead a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals for Helpdesk, MES, and Infrastructure
- Implement and monitor security protocols to protect sensitive data and prevent breaches following group standards and provide feedback to HQ on issues
- Serve as a liaison between the U.S. and Chinese IT teams to ensure alignment on global IT strategies and standards and reviewing with leadership before implementing
- Oversee upgrades to hardware, software, and networking equipment in alignment with business needs and to learn and support all company-specific software solutions including but not limited to researching, procuring, implementing, and maintaining all companywide software
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, ensuring optimal service levels and cost efficiency
- Ensure compliance (ISO27001, TISAX) with local and international regulations, including data protection and privacy laws (GRC)
- Provide escalation support for complex IT issues and ensure timely resolution
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master’s degree is a plus
- 7+ years of IT experience, with a focus on network management
- 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role
- Proficiency in managing Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking hardware
- Knowledge of Linux/Windows server and VMware
- Strong knowledge of network security protocols, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems
- Familiarity with cloud-based solutions and hybrid IT environments
- Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English (written and spoken) is mandatory
- Strong leadership and project management skills
- Working closely with other department Managers to assess the growth needs and maintenance of the company’s network
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus and benefits
About the Company
Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. The company innovates in next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.
