IT Manager

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What we offer:

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary:

The Mechatronics, Mirrors and Lighting group specializes in automotive technologies that are driving the future of mobility. Combining a deep systems knowledge to develop unique vehicle access experiences, intelligent visions systems and advanced automotive lighting technologies, MML's expertise light the path to innovation, safety and styling.

Job Responsibilities:

JOB SUMMARY:
Magna is looking for a Systems Administrator to Manage new and existing enterprise business systems. The ideal candidate would have a passion for learning new business systems and technology in a fast-paced environment with experience with SQL and supporting manufacturing environments. Within the plant IT/OT operating model, this role functions as the Managing site authority for IT and OT cybersecurity execution and IT infrastructure reliability, operating as a peer to the Lead Controls Engineer and reporting directly to the General Manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages Windows the Systems environment and performs Operating System and patch testing on all changes prior to installation.
2. Manages application system by enforcing policies, defining, and monitoring access.
3. Reporting application operational status by gathering application metrics into quarterly reviews per business.
4. Maintain, support, implement, upgrade, and deploy critical databases and applications to meet business requirements.
5. Manages and directs IT operational resources, including the IT Operations Technician, and governs day to day IT and OT cybersecurity execution within the plant, aligned to the IT/OT operating model.
6. Monitor, analyze and measure database performance and storage needs.
7. Manges development, implementation, and maintains change control and testing process for modifications to databases.
8. Monitors and reviews system logs and detects and troubleshoots problems.
9. Writes basic technical operating system documentation.
10. Set up user accounts, permissions, and passwords.
11. Supports, sets up, images, and prepares computers for users, supports both phones and computers for all employees of the division.
12. Ensures the proper day-to-day operations of internal applications and peripheral equipment.
13. Responds to critical IT emergencies after regular work hours as needed.
14. Manage and maintain confidentiality and uphold Magna business ethics.
15. Responsible for overseeing, securing, and continuously improving the technology ecosystem that supports both corporate IT systems and plant-floor Operational Technology (OT) with an automotive manufacturing environment.
16. This role serves as the primary technical Manager for site-wide IT infrastructure, system reliability, and cybersecurity practices.
17. Ensures that critical manufacturing systems remain stable, secure and aligned with business and production goals.
18. This position acts as a bridge between production operations, engineering, and corporate IT/security teams - providing hands on expertise, strategic guidance, and cross-functional coordination. The role is essential for protecting manufacturing assets from cyber threats, reducing downtime, and driving continuous improvement of IT and OT technology landscapes.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Executes basic PowerShell or Command Shell commands.
2. Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, installation, and support of all IT systems, including telecommunications, servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, printers and office automation equipment.
3. Executes cybersecurity and IT controls in a manner that respects OT safety, uptime, and production constraints; does not unilaterally implement changes impacting OT systems without alignment with Controls Engineering leadership.
4. Investigate and diagnose network problems, monitor network performance, test for weaknesses, collect statistics and make recommendations for improving software, hardware, upgrades, patches, re-configurations and/or purchases the company's IT systems and carrying out routine configuration and installation of IT solutions.
5. Assist