Senior IT Systems and Security Engineer
Navien

Senior IT Systems and Security Engineer

IT System Operation

Irvine, CA

Full-time

What We Are Looking For

We seek a proactive and detail-oriented IT professional with a strong foundation in systems administration, IT security, and Web based systems. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and protecting our IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations, and supporting Web Based system usage and issue reporting.

Responsibilities:

• IT Infrastructure Management: Oversee and maintain the company's IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, storage, and communication systems, ensuring optimal performance and availability
• Security Management: Implement, monitor, and continuously improve security protocols, firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems to protect against cyber threats
• System Administration: Perform regular system updates, patches, and audits to maintain the stability, security, and efficiency of all IT systems
• Web-Based System Support: Utilize web-based systems effectively and provide support when needed, including troubleshooting and escalating usage issues to superiors
• User Support: Provide technical support and guidance to employees, troubleshooting issues and offering solutions to enhance productivity and system reliability
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for IT systems, security protocols, web-based systems usage, and operational procedures, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements to the IT environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in IT technology (security, infrastructure, development)
• Firewalls, encryption, and intrusion detection systems regular system updates, patches, and audits to maintain the stability, security
• Utilize web-based systems effectively and provide support when needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or equivalent
• Experience in IT systems management within the manufacturing or retail sector
• Experience with disaster recovery planning, business continuity strategies, and data backup solutions
• Prior experience in a leadership or senior technical role within an IT department
• Working knowledge of the Korean language (speaking, writing) is a plus

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• PPO Medical, Dental, Ortho, Vision, Rx, LTD and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premium covered at 100%, and dependent premium covered at 50%
• Optional Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Discounted Pet Insurance
• Pre-Tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 10.5 Paid Holidays per calendar year
• Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401K Plan, 100% match on employee's contribution, up to a maximum of 5%
• Employee discounts on Navien products
• LinkedIn Learning License

About Navien, Inc.

Since 2006, Navien, Inc. has become one of the fastest growing companies in the home comfort sector in North America and has established itself as the leader in condensing technology, providing condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers, and wall-hung boilers. In 2024 Navien was recognized as the number one selling manufacturer of gas tankless water heaters and wall-hung boilers in North America. Navien has since grown into the HVAC market with their NPF Hydro-furnace and is now breaking into the water treatment market with scale prevention systems and whole-house filtration.

Navien has achieved international recognition for its sophisticated engineering and robust designs. Backed by our parent company, KD Navien, with more than forty years of experience with advanced boiler and water heating technology, Navien will continue its mission to provide high quality products. Navien products are available in the United States and Canada through a selected network of wholesale distributors.

Navien, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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