Job Openings Manager of IT

About the job Manager of IT

Who We Need

We are seeking a results-driven IT Manager to lead a dynamic technical team supporting a Microsoft cloud-centric infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing Microsoft 365 and Azure environments, demonstrated leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles. This role is primarily remote but requires residency in the Dayton, Ohio area for occasional on-site support and team engagement.

What You'll Do

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

  • Lead the daily operations of IT systems, services, and staff, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft 365 and Azure administration.

  • Oversee identity and access management, cloud resource optimization, endpoint management (Intune), and security configurations across the Microsoft ecosystem.

  • Supervise a team of IT professionals, providing mentorship, performance management, and professional development.

  • Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with industry standards and compliance requirements (CMMC, NIST 800-171).

  • Plan and execute projects including cloud migrations, system upgrades, security improvements, and user onboarding/offboarding.

  • Manage vendor relationships and procurement of IT software and hardware assets.

  • Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues and provide hands-on support when necessary.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to assess needs and deliver efficient, secure, and scalable technology solutions.

  • Act as the 3rd level of support for internal IT.

  • Establish and provide metrics and reports to upper management.

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 and Azure administration (including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID, Defender, and Teams).

  • 35 years of IT team management or leadership experience.

  • Strong understanding of networking, identity management, endpoint security, and cloud-based infrastructure.

  • Proven ability to manage IT projects from conception to completion.

  • Residency in the Dayton, Ohio area (remote work with occasional in-person support required).

  • IAT Level 2 or above certification (Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.).

Preferred

  • Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171 and CMMC.

  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Administrator Associate, Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert).

  • Familiarity with PowerShell scripting, automation tools, and monitoring platforms.

  • Familiarity with SharePoint administration.

  • Knowledge of Power Platform and/or Power BI.

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange and Teams.

  • Ability to apply strategic and innovative thinking to develop effective solutions; navigates ambiguity with flexibility.

  • Strong relationship builder and proactive team player.

  • Demonstrated ability to influence and build relationships with leaders across all levels.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.

  • Experience with M&A.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

  • Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively.

  • Ethics: Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust; works with integrity and upholds organizational values.

  • Strategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve goals; understands strengths & weaknesses; analyzes competition; adapts to changing conditions.

  • Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; sets goals and objectives; develops realistic action plans.

  • Professionalism: Approaches others tactfully; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; accepts responsibility; follows through on commitments.

  • Innovation: Displays creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improvement; develops innovative approaches.

  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and regulations; write reports, proposals, and correspondence; effectively present information to groups.

  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

  • Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear; frequently required to walk, handle objects, and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made.

  • Work Environment: Typically works in a temperature-controlled office environment with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.


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