IT Infrastructure & Security Manager

HIGHLIGHTS

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

• Bachelors 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 organizations long-term technology and security success.

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