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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Engineering

Technical Literacy: Deep understanding of IT Infrastructure

technologies, cloud computing (AWS/Azure), cybersecurity, and disaster recovery.

Strategic Roadmap: Develop and maintain roadmap, ensuring it aligns

with long-term business goals and scalability.

Design & Modeling: Create detailed models and diagrams to guide the

organization through the system lifecycle.

Technology Selection: Lead the evaluation and selection of emerging

technologies (e.g., cloud platforms, AI, and SaaS) to drive innovation and efficiency.

Security Design: Integrate robust security protocols and zero-trust

principles into the foundational system designs.

Data Governance Strategy: Design and lead the enterprise-wide

infrastructure and end productivity tool data governance roadmap, establishing frameworks for data ownership, classification, and retention.

Platform Engineering: Oversee the design and implementation of

secure, high-performance on-premises and cloud solutions.

Operational Support

Strategy & Process Improvement: Developing and implementing

operational procedures to improve efficiency, productivity, and scalability, often aiming to maximize output while minimizing costs.

System Maintenance & Technology: Overseeing the reliability of

operational technology, including industrial control systems, IT infrastructure, software licensing, and automated systems.

Resource & Budget Management: Managing operational budgets,

allocating resources (staff, equipment, technology), and maximizing profit margins.

Business Acumen: Ability to manage budgets, negotiate with vendors,

and align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

Operational Support & Incident Response: Providing, managing, and

improving support services to ensure smooth daily functioning, including coordinating incident response and business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions.

Adaptability & Flexibility: Ability to thrive outside your comfort

zone and quickly adjust to new environments, technologies, schedules, and shifting business priorities.

Team Leadership: Hiring, training, and mentoring staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technology Experience: Preferred expertise MS M365, SharePoint,

Windows Server, SQL, Azure, Rubrik data protection, Linux, Pure Storage, and Dell/Cisco hardware

Certifications: Not required but are desirable such as PMP, ITIL

Master, CISM/CISSO and AWS/AZURE

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Education: A bachelors degree in computer science, Information

Technology, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute.

Work Experience: Ideal candidates possess 1015 years of IT

experience, with at least 5 years in a senior managerial role.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to lift/move: Must be able to routinely lift/move objects

weighing up to fifty pounds.

Travel: Domestic required up to 10% annually

POSITION INFORMATION

This position pays \$180,000-\$220,000 per year based on experience

and location

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary

contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!

Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional

certifications)

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company\'s purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Best Bully Sticks, Cadet, C&S, Farnam, Ferry-Morse, Kaytee, Nylabone, Pennington, Sevin and Zo?con. With fiscal 2025 net sales of \$3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visitwww.central.comto lea

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