Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Environmental Impact, Firewalls, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Switching, Operations Security (OPSEC), Security Infrastructure, Technical Leadership, VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, Windows PowerShell
I’m working with a well-established mid-sized organization in Boston that’s looking to hire a hands-on IT Manager to lead and modernize their IT environment.
Why this role stands out:
- Strong company stability with long-tenured employees
- High visibility role working closely with senior leadership
- Real impact: infrastructure environment needs modernization and fresh direction
- Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, flexible on which days)
What they need:
- 70–85% hands-on technical leadership (this is key)
Deep experience with:
- VMware and Microsoft 365 (O365, Azure, Entra, Teams, OneDrive)
- Networking fundamentals (switching, VLANs, firewalls)
- Security and infrastructure operations
- PowerShell or automation experience
- Exposure to Nutanix is a plus
What you’ll be doing:
- Own and improve a mixed cloud/on-prem environment (~60% cloud / 40% on-prem)
- Lead infrastructure upgrades across VMware and Nutanix
- Help operationalize security and compliance initiatives
- Partner closely with a small, experienced IT team
- Stay actively involved in day-to-day engineering work
The ideal profile:
- 7–12+ years of IT infrastructure experience
- Comes from a mid-sized environment (not overly siloed)
- Someone who wants to stay hands-on, not move into pure management
- Strong communicator who can work across technical and business teams
Additional notes:
- Local Boston area candidates preferred due to hybrid schedule
If you're someone who enjoys rolling up your sleeves, fixing real infrastructure challenges, and making a visible impact, this is worth a conversation; apply today.