Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a tech-forward leader who thrives on keeping systems secure, teams supported, and technology aligned with business goals? We’re looking for someone who brings strategic thinking, technical expertise and a hands-on approach to every task - whether it’s overseeing network infrastructure, leading cybersecurity initiatives or guiding a high-performing IT team. At J.H. Larson, we value professionals who are proactive problem-solvers, focused on reliability and ready to drive innovation across the organization. If you excel at blending strategic planning with day-to-day IT operations and you’re excited about making an impact across multiple locations, we’d love to have you on our team.

J.H. Larson Company is an independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and Datacom products with 9 locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota and 4 showroom locations. We remain dedicated to our employees, customers and vendors, and are positioned to move into the future as a  family owned and operated business. We’re proudly celebrating our 94th anniversary this year!

We have a great opportunity to join our Management Team out of our  Corporate Office in Plymouth, MN . The  IT Manager is an on-site role responsible for implementing, participating and maintaining technology infrastructure in alignment with the business objectives of the JH Larson Company. The IT Manager monitors the organization's operational requirements, security, research strategies and technology solutions, and builds the most cost-effective and efficient system to achieve those objectives. They directly oversee and manage the day-to-day workflow of the IT Help Desk and Network Systems Administrator roles. This role responds immediately to security and high-level incidents and provides post-incident analysis.

What’s In It For You?

• Highly competitive benefits package
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Health Saving Account with employer match
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• PTO and 9 paid holidays, as well as your birthday!

And more!

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with senior management to align IT strategy with business goals. Plan and implement IT projects, including budgets and timelines. Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements.
• Manage IT Staff: Supervise, train, develop and lead IT staff.
• Oversee network infrastructure, including servers, routers, and security systems to ensure uptime, performance, and security of internal systems. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies and procedures. Monitor and respond to security threats. Conduct risk assessments and implement preventative measures.
• Ensure that end-users receive timely and effective support. Oversee the helpdesk team and resolve escalated issues.
• Manage relationships with hardware, software, and service providers. Oversee procurement of IT resources and negotiate contracts.
• Develop and manage the IT department’s budget. Monitor expenditures and seek cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical field

Experience and/or Training

• Minimum 7 years of previous information technology or equivalent experience
• Strong leadership orientation – Actively seeks ways in which to act as a role model, guide, develop and mentor others within the department
• Solid understanding of the administration network operating system, Infrastructure, and services found in a company environment
• Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation.
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks and collaborate with a multi-functional team
• Strong analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills
• Detail oriented, organized, consistent and tenacious; able to plan project and appropriate completion dates; good time management skills
• A team player – work together with others to accomplish common goals of the company
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems that flow into the IT Help Desk
• Ability to work under the stress of meeting many requests and deadlines that sometimes conflict
• Ability to travel to branch and other locations (10%)
• Programming experience helpful

Licenses/Certificates

• Valid US Driver’s license and/or reliable transportation
• Technology/Equipment
• Hypervisor Infrastructure
• Multi-Site Network Design & Management
• Cybersecurity Platforms
• Back-up / Recovery / Incident Response
• Office 365 Exchange Online
• Active Directory
• SQL Server Administration
• Datawarehouse Administration
• ERP Administration
• VOIP Phone System Administration
• VPN System Configuration & Management
• SSL Certificate Management
• SSO Administration
• RMM Administration
• Access Control Configuration & Management
• MDM Administration
• Barcode Scanners
• Barcode Labeling

We are committed to providing salary ranges for open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Why wait? Check out our website and apply today at: under our “Careers” tab, and while you’re there, contact us at jhlcareers@jhlarson.com to learn more about this opportunity and how you can be a part of a team who wants you to be successful!

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

JH Larson Company is a family-owned, independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Datacom products with seven locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota and around 190 employees. Since 1931, our goal has been to provide our customers with exemplary service and quality products, proving that they have been and will always be our number one priority.

Company Description

JH Larson Company is a family-owned, independent distributor of Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, and Datacom products with seven locations in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota and around 190 employees. Since 1931, our goal has been to provide our customers with exemplary service and quality products, proving that they have been and will always be our number one priority.

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