Information Systems Technologist

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The Information Systems Technologist will be responsible for providing technical support for Kroger Manufacturing’s Bluefield Beverage Company in Virginia.

 

Responsibilities:

·  Determine specific information system goals and objectives to meet requirements

·  Study and analyze system needs

·  Oversee the acquisition, installation, certification, maintenance and usage all local area networks, including the automation network (plant floor Ethernet/IP control networks)

·  Manage LAN/WAN performance and maintains LAN/WAN security

·  Direct development of local data processing solutions that meet goals

·  Provide plant and corporate Technical System Manager (TSM) with periodic reports

·  Keep current with new technologies and appropriate programming methods

·  Liaison between plant, TSM, and corporate MIS

·  Ensure users understand and adhere to procedures in order to maintain security

·  Test and document disaster recovery plans for all computer platforms within the plant

·  Develop annual budget for plant systems

 

Requirements:

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent technical training

·  Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification with emphasis in Microsoft Windows 2003 Server and Microsoft SQL 2005 database management.

·  Attended base Wonderware training (i.e. Application Server Platforms, Information Server, and Intouch Fundamentals of Application Development

·  Experience in Novell Netware 5.x

·  Good communication skills, both written and oral, as well as the ability to train

·  Proven analytical, problem-solving, technical, planning, and organizational skills

 

Benefits:

·  Competitive Salary

·  401K Program

·  Medical and Dental Insurance

·  Tuition Reimbursement

·  Bonus and Stock Options

 

 

Kroger is an Equal Opportunity Employer  F/M/D/V