IT Manager

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About the Role
The Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD), which supports joint U.S.-Israel research and development in agriculture, food, and nutrition, is recruiting a full-time IT Manager. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead the organization’s information systems, working independently while managing end-to-end infrastructure, systems, and security. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing, implementing, and maintaining the organization’s IT systems and databases in cloud environments, as well as overseeing cybersecurity.
Position Details
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Agricultural Campus (HaKirya HaHakalait), Derech HaMaccabim, Rishon LeZion
Key Responsibilities
Information Systems & Grants Management
Full responsibility for maintaining, upgrading, and developing data systems
Includes backend development (WinForms, WPF), web interfaces (MVC), and database management (SQL Server)
IT Infrastructure & Support
Provide technical support to staff (7 employees)
Manage end-user devices
Operate IT infrastructure in both on-premises and cloud environments (Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS)
Maintain organizational servers
Information Security & Privacy
Implement information security policies and procedures
Ensure data integrity and availability
Maintain compliance with international standards and protect data privacy
Digital Transformation
Lead initiatives to improve organizational processes using advanced technological solutions
Includes automation and data analysis tools
Support for International Activities
Provide technical support for U.S.-Israel activities
Manage the funds submission portal
Update and maintain online forms
Handle submission issues during annual cycles
Ensure proper functioning of the website
Implement email distribution systems for high-volume mailing