Information Systems Manager

**About the company:** AI Robot Association Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo AI Robot Association (AIRoA) is a non-profit advancing AI-powered robotics through open datasets, foundation models, and collaborative platforms. While Japan has strong robotics roots, embracing global talent and perspectives is essential for competing and accelerating progress in humanoid robotics. Read more **Responsibilities:** Develop and implement the strategy and architecture for the internal IT infrastructure. Manage, maintain, and monitor internal networks (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN). Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve network issues, including coordination with vendors. Configure and operate online storage systems (NAS, cloud storage, etc.). Prepare and maintain network diagrams and operation documentation (including reports required by NEDO). Gather and visualize configuration information by coordinating with subcontractors. Provide helpdesk support for network-related issues raised by development team members. Requirements Network Infrastructure Knowledge and Experience Solid understanding and hands-on experience with TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and other core networking concepts. Operational experience with network devices (L2/L3 switches, routers, firewalls). Experience configuring and managing Zero Trust networks (e.g., Tailscale). Storage and Cloud-Related Skills Experience managing and setting permissions for NAS and cloud storage systems (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, Box). Practical experience using AWS S3 or similar cloud-based storage services. System and Infrastructure Operations Knowledge and operational experience with Linux/Unix systems. Experience in server setup and operations, both on-premises and in cloud environments. Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies such as VMware, KVM, Docker, and Kubernetes. Security and Authentication Skills Fundamental understanding of IT security (patch management, authentication/access control, log analysis, etc.). Experience operating or setting up LDAP environments. Documentation, Visualization, and Communication Skills Ability to create network diagrams and operational manuals using tools such as Visio, draw.io, or Lucidchart. Experience visualizing system metrics using monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana. Strong communication skills and experience supporting internal users (helpdesk or IT support). Nice to haves While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Network Certifications and Monitoring Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent. Experience using network monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus). Storage and Cloud Operations Advanced experience managing cloud storage, including backup policy design and audit log management. Experience operating infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). Automation and Development Infrastructure Experience using network automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet. Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. HPC and GPU-Related Skills Experience operating HPC clusters. Knowledge of GPU cluster optimization (CUDA, InfiniBand, Lustre, etc.). Large-Scale System Operations Experience with performance tuning for large-scale distributed systems. APPLY FOR THIS POSITION DO YOU NEED MORE INFO? ASK A QUESTION **Requirements:** Network Infrastructure Knowledge and Experience Solid understanding and hands-on experience with TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and other core networking concepts. Operational experience with network devices (L2/L3 switches, routers, firewalls). Experience configuring and managing Zero Trust networks (e.g., Tailscale). Storage and Cloud-Related Skills Experience managing and setting permissions for NAS and cloud storage systems (e.g., Google Drive, OneDrive, Box). Practical experience using AWS S3 or similar cloud-based storage services. System and Infrastructure Operations Knowledge and operational experience with Linux/Unix systems. Experience in server setup and operations, both on-premises and in cloud environments. Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies such as VMware, KVM, Docker, and Kubernetes. Security and Authentication Skills Fundamental understanding of IT security (patch management, authentication/access control, log analysis, etc.). Experience operating or setting up LDAP environments. Documentation, Visualization, and Communication Skills Ability to create network diagrams and operational manuals using tools such as Visio, draw.io, or Lucidchart. Experience visualizing system metrics using monitoring tools like Prometheus or Grafana. Strong communication skills and experience supporting internal users (helpdesk or IT support). **Nice to have:** While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Network Certifications and Monitoring Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent. Experience using network monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Nagios, Prometheus). Storage and Cloud Operations Advanced experience managing cloud storage, including backup policy design and audit log management. Experience operating infrastructure in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure). Automation and Development Infrastructure Experience using network automation scripts (Python, PowerShell, Ansible, etc.). Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet. Experience building CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins. HPC and GPU-Related Skills Experience operating HPC clusters. Knowledge of GPU cluster optimization (CUDA, InfiniBand, Lustre, etc.). Large-Scale System Operations Experience with performance tuning for large-scale distributed systems. APPLY FOR THIS POSITION DO YOU NEED MORE INFO? ASK A QUESTION