Avant

Online lending platform for unsecured loans

IT Infrastructure and Support Manager

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Three to four years of experience.
Strong academic credentials from a top-tier university or college.
Familiarity with deploying and administering open-source Kerberos and LDAP implementations and integrating them with RADIUS and Active Directory.
Previous experience with Linux server and desktop administration, including familiarity with Linux-based tools for authentication and desktop deployments.
Experience deploying Linux and desktops.
Knowledge of Windows desktop administration.
Experience with IT inventorying methods and organization.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain IT infrastructure.
Create and manage a user management system.
Set up and deploy standardized desktops in a contact center environment.
Manage corporate assets.
Maintain the stability of telecommunications systems.
Maintain service levels across all tiers of IT support.
Build a new IT department and develop infrastructure and organizational structure to scale the business.
Build infrastructure using cloud-based and on-premise solutions.
Develop an IT support organization.
Handle duties ranging from network architecture to support tickets.
Grow Tier 2 and Tier 3 support layers.

Desired Qualifications

Production server virtualization experience.
Experience integrating internal authentication systems with web applications using SAML or other technologies.
Experience in a sensitive data environment.
Zendesk experience.
Experience deploying RSA- or YubiKey-based one-time-password security appliances.
IPsec VPN experience.
Experience with storage area networks.

Job Description

As IT Infrastructure and Support Manager you will lead the growth of the IT department at AvantCredit as the company goes through a period of hyper growth. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to build out a new IT department for a technology company as it evolves from a small start up to a large multinational organization. You will be responsible for development of both the infrastructure and the organizational structure necessary to scale the business. You will have the opportunity to build a new infrastructure using cloud based and on premise solutions without the burden of legacy infrastructure. You will lead the development of an IT support organization enabling the business to scale. And you will do whatever else it takes to get the job done ranging from network architecture to handling support tickets.

Accountable for:

Build out and maintenance of IT infrastructure
Creation and management of user management system
Setup and deployment of standardized desktops in a contact center environment
Management of corporate assets
Stability and maintenance of Telco systems
Services levels for all Tiers of IT support

Qualifications

3-4 years’ experience
Entrepreneurial and self-driven
Thrives in unstructured environments
Strong academic credentials from a top tier university/college
Familiarity with deployment and administration of open source Kerberos & LDAP implementations and their integration with RADIUS and Active Directory
Production server virtualization experience preferred
Previous experience with Linux server & desktop administration as well as familiarity with Linux-based tools for authentication and desktop deployments
Previous Experience with Linux and desktop deployments.
Knowledge of Windows desktop administration
while growing out Tier 2 and Tier 3 support layers
Experience with IT inventorying methods and organization.
Experience integrating internal authentication systems with web applications using SAML or other technologies preferred
Experience within a sensitive data environment a plus.
Zendesk experience is a plus.
RSA or Yubikey based OTP security appliance deployment experience a plus
IPsec VPN experience a plus
Experience with Storage Area Networks a plus

Additional Information

Startup culture with access to work directly with senior management
BlueCross/BlueShield Medical & Dental and VSP Vision Insurance
Company cellphone
Casual dress code
Free Breakfast and lunches during the week
Free stocked kitchen and pantry
Great company events
Outstanding professional growth opportunities

About the Company

Avant

Online lending platform for unsecured loans

Avant provides online lending services, offering unsecured personal loans from $2,000 to $35,000 and credit cards with limits from $300 to $1,000. Access is completely online, with a streamlined application and fast approval process. The company earns revenue from loan interest (9.95% to 35.99% APR) and credit card fees. Key differences from competitors include a fast, transparent application experience, strong customer support, and educational resources that help customers build credit. The overarching goal is to lower the barriers and costs of borrowing, making it easier for people to obtain funds, while helping them manage credit responsibly through clear terms and financial education.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $2.5B
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2012

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