About the role

  • Align IT strategy with business goals and drive innovation
  • Lead and manage internal, distributed IT team located in both the US and India
  • Plan and oversee IT initiatives and projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
  • Oversee the IT Help Desk and coordinate IT support activities for over 800 users to achieve optimal user satisfaction
  • Foster strong relationships with internal customers across all departments and proactively identify solutions
  • Develop, implement, and manage IT policies, procedures, and standards for user access, security, and data management
  • Maintain a secure and compliant IT infrastructure, including network security, data encryption, and disaster recovery protocols
  • Stay up to date on emerging cybersecurity threats and implement appropriate security measures to mitigate risks
  • Lead IT efforts associated to security incident response in collaboration with SOC Tier 1 team and Compliance teams
  • Ensure policies, procedures, infrastructure, and overall data and system security comply with standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC)
  • Analyze IT resource utilization and develop strategies to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness
  • Manage the IT budget, prioritize projects, and secure necessary resources
  • Develop, track, and report on key IT performance indicators (KPIs) and IT project metrics
  • Research and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency and support business growth
  • Manage relationships with IT vendors and service providers, negotiate contracts, and ensure SLAs are met
  • Provide hands-on expertise and support to IT members and the business as needed
  • Coach and develop employees, manage performance, handle employee relations, approve timecards, and support career development, promotions, and compensation decisions

Requirements

  • US Citizenship required
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field (or equivalent industry work experience)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and supporting a team of IT professionals
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Azure environments – Office 365 (including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Intune, Defender, Purview), Azure VMs, Storage, and Networking, Azure Virtual Desktop, and/or Azure Gov and GCC-High environments
  • Cloud Network and Infrastructure: Public DNS and/or ISP/WAN Management
  • Cloud Network Management: Azure Networking, Firewall, VNets and/or NSGs
  • IT Management Tools: ITSM, Remote Support, and/or Powershell
  • Identity, Security & Compliance: Entra Identity and Protection, Defender, Purview, working knowledge of compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and CMMC
  • Meeting and Collaboration: Integrated Room System Management
  • Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices, including data loss prevention and incident response
  • Experience with IT Help Desk operations and best practices, including experience with a distributed team across multiple time zones and countries
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively across departments
  • Ability to work onsite at Reston HQ for first 2 months then hybrid schedule
  • Preferred: Experience with Meraki-based network environment and AvePoint for Backups
  • Preferred: Proficiency with ServiceNow and BeyondTrust for IT management
  • Preferred: Previous experience with Crestron for meeting and collaboration systems
  • Preferred: Practical experience deploying and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM and/or Terraform
  • Preferred: Proficient in using automation tools and workbooks
  • Preferred: Certifications such as CISSP or CISM

Benefits

  • Competitive Salaries
  • Qualified Overtime
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Holiday Leave (88 hours per year)
  • Parental Leave
  • Immediate Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (5% match on base compensation, immediate 100% vesting)
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Learning Allowance
  • Referral Bonus Program (up to $5k)
  • Employee Ownership
  • Continuous Learning
  • Inclusive Culture
  • Mission-Driven Work

Job title

Senior IT Manager

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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