An IT Manager manages all aspects of information technology, typically within small to medium enterprises. Manages staff and technology to deliver outcomes that meet business objectives.
IT Manager- Systems & Infrastructure Premier Staffing Partners - 3.6 Knoxville, TN Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Technology management Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing projects Associate's degree Active Directory management IT department experience Managing tech infrastructure teams
Full Job Description IT Manager- Systems & Infrastructure Location:
Knoxville, TN Work Setting:
Onsite Employment Type:
Direct Hire Benefits:
Full company benefits package offered Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead a team responsible for the administration, support, security, and ongoing improvement of the organization's enterprise systems and infrastructure. This position will provide hands-on leadership to Systems Administrators and Engineers while partnering with IT leadership, Security, and other technical teams to maintain reliable, secure, and well-supported technology environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing people, coordinating technical work, improving processes, and stepping in to help make critical decisions when needed. Important Candidate Requirements Candidates must currently reside within approximately one hour of Knoxville, TN . Candidates must be able to successfully complete the company's required background and credit checks . Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of IT Systems Administrators and Engineers responsible for enterprise infrastructure and systems support. Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development to direct reports. Help establish priorities, coordinate workloads, and ensure team responsibilities are completed within established service level expectations. Monitor the overall health, availability, performance, and operational condition of infrastructure systems. Oversee routine system monitoring, log reviews, scheduled job verification, and other activities necessary to maintain system reliability. Partner with Information Security and other IT teams to implement and maintain security improvements, system updates, patches, and related infrastructure changes. Help ensure established security policies and procedures are consistently followed across the IT environment. Oversee activities related to system security and integrity, including configuration backups, recovery processes, access rights, port security, access list verification, and related controls. Identify opportunities to improve team performance, operational efficiency, processes, and service quality. Plan, coordinate, and manage technology projects involving infrastructure improvements, system enhancements, or the implementation of new technologies. Collaborate with technical leadership to identify training needs and support the development of end-user training for new and existing technologies, products, policies, and procedures. Conduct performance evaluations and address performance or disciplinary matters when necessary. Maintain awareness of current IT priorities, emerging technologies, and new hardware and software being introduced within the organization. Serve as a backup to other IT leadership when needed, including participating in meetings and making operational decisions in their absence. Participate in relevant training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by IT leadership. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. At least 3 years of experience in IT management or a comparable combination of education and professional experience. Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or developing technical IT professionals. Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory. Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and VPN technologies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project. Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage technical projects, and work effectively across IT teams. What This Role Offers This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role with direct responsibility for a technical infrastructure team while contributing to the ongoing improvement, security, and reliability of the organization's technology environment.
Pay:
$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to pass a credit and background check? Do you reside within 1 hour drive of the Knoxville TN area?
