IT Manager

About the role

A highly skilled IT Manager with deep technical expertise in on-premises infrastructure, Windows Server 2019, network security, and firewall administration. This role leads a small technical team and ensures APCON’s systems remain secure, stable, and redundant across both locations. The position requires 100% on-site presence Monday through Friday, with additional on-site time as needed for project and team support.

Responsibilities

• Lead APCON’s IT team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance development
• Manage APCON’s fully on-prem infrastructure, including Windows Server 2019, virtualization, storage, and multi-site redundancy
• Administer and harden firewalls, VPN, routing, and perimeter security; maintain a strong and measurable security posture
• Oversee Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and core Microsoft server services
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and infrastructure lifecycle planning
• Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation
• Maintain and test backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and change-management standards
• Collaborate with internal teams to support system requirements and ensure reliable service delivery
• Coordinate installation, configuration, and integration of internal systems and tools

Requirements

• 7+ years in network engineering, system administration, or similar technical roles
• 5+ years of IT team leadership or management experience
• Proven experience securing and maintaining on-prem environments
• Strong expertise with firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and threat mitigation
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2019, virtualization, and multi-site redundancy
• Proficiency with Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and Linux systems
• Experience with network monitoring tools and enterprise infrastructure management
• CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent network security certification highly desired

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, troubleshooting, and prioritization abilities
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer support
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Employee-only medical and dental coverage fully paid on our base plan
• Additional plan option available with cost sharing
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents with cost sharing
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off that supports employee well-being
• 401(k) plan with a company match to support long-term financial security
• Professional development program
• Volunteer time off and employee assistance plan
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• On-site exercise facility

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, on-site, Monday through Friday, with additional on-site time as needed for project and team support.