IT Manager (Infrastructure & Security)
13 days ago
Norwalk
Job Description IT Manager (Infrastructure & Security) Location: Norwalk, CT (100% Onsite) Position Type: Direct Hire Salary: Based on Experience Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure & Security Manager to lead technology services for its corporate office. This newly created, highly visible leadership role is responsible for maintaining reliable IT operations, a secure technology environment, and technology initiatives that support business objectives. Reporting to senior IT leadership, this individual will oversee day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure planning, budgeting, security, technology projects, and end-user support while serving as the primary technology leader for the corporate office. The ideal candidate enjoys balancing leadership responsibilities with technical problem-solving and thrives in a hands-on environment where no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities • Lead day-to-day IT operations for the corporate office., • Serve as the primary point of contact for local IT infrastructure, security, and technology support., • Provide white-glove IT support for executive leadership and board meeting technology needs., • Supervise and mentor one onsite IT professional while coordinating third-party technology partners., • Develop and manage the annual IT budget and oversee technology projects and infrastructure improvements., • Develop and maintain 1-, 3-, and 5-year technology roadmaps aligned with business objectives., • Maintain enterprise technology asset inventory and lifecycle management processes., • Lead technology change management initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies and security best practices., • Partner with enterprise IT, Information Security, and business leadership to maintain technology standards and compliance., • Manage endpoint deployments, imaging, encryption, endpoint security, vulnerability remediation, hardware lifecycle, software deployments, and procurement., • Maintain secure network operations, identity management, backup solutions, business continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities., • Develop and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans., • Define security monitoring, vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation activities., • Promote security awareness by educating employees on cybersecurity best practices and corporate IT policies., • Manage vendor relationships, evaluate third-party technology services, and recommend solutions that improve operational effectiveness., • Support compliance with records retention, governance, and technology policies., • Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion., • Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on technology and operational improvements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience., • 10+ years supporting enterprise IT infrastructure in complex environments., • 5+ years leading IT operations, infrastructure, or security/compliance initiatives., • Experience supervising technical staff including hiring, coaching, and performance management., • Hands-on experience with enterprise endpoint management, deployment, imaging, encryption, vulnerability remediation, and lifecycle management., • Experience with Windows enterprise environments, Microsoft 365, cloud services, and identity management technologies., • Understanding of EDR, SIEM, MFA, SSO, Microsoft Entra, and incident response processes., • Familiarity with CMMC, NIST, ISO 27001, or similar security frameworks., • Strong project management, organizational, analytical, and communication skills., • Professional, emotionally intelligent, customer-focused leadership style. Preferred Technical Experience • Windows Server 2016+, • Active Directory, • Microsoft 365, • Azure / Microsoft Entra ID, • Microsoft Intune, • Windows Autopilot, • Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), • Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), • Single Sign-On (SSO), • Immutable Backup, • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, • Incident Response, • Vulnerability Management, • iPhone, iPad & Android Support, • CMMC, • NIST, • ISO 27001 Ideal Candidate • Hands-on technical leader who leads by example., • Professional, approachable, and service-oriented., • Comfortable supporting executives and board-level stakeholders., • Strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills., • Organized, proactive, accountable, and customer focused., • Thrives in a collaborative, 100% onsite environment. Why Join? • Direct hire opportunity., • Competitive salary., • Newly created, highly visible leadership role., • Broad ownership across IT operations, infrastructure, and security., • Opportunity to build strong partnerships across technology and business teams., • Play a key role in shaping the organization's long-term technology and security success. "We are GTN – The Go To Network" Company DescriptionGTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies.GTN is the leader in SOW management & technical staffing, leveraging innovation to drive next-generation recruiting to Fortune 200 companies.