Manager - Information Technology

CBIZ India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Relocation support

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

CBIZ India is seeking an experienced IT leader to manage Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365 global administration. You will optimize the Azure VDI environment, enforce security controls, and lead a team to deliver reliable IT services in a cost‑effective manner.

The role requires deep cloud security expertise, strong collaboration across teams, and a proven track record of aligning IT with business goals in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience.
• AZ-305 certification as Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft 365 Security Administrator Associate or equivalent.
• ITIL framework and ITSM experience.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize AVD and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Manage security, access controls, and compliance across cloud services.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure SLA-driven IT operations.
• Lead IT staff, budgeting, and vendor management.

Skills

AVD administration

Microsoft 365

Azure AD

Cloud security

Leadership

RBAC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field

Tools

ServiceNow

Intune

Windows Autopilot

Defender for Office 365

Job description

CBIZ is a leading professional services company providing accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology solutions to middle-market organizations across the United States. We help clients navigate complexity,

manage risk, and pursue growth through practical insight and disciplined execution. With more than 9,500 team members across 23 major markets, CBIZ brings deep expertise and local understanding

to every engagement, supported by integrated teams across the globe.

Our Services

CBIZ delivers a comprehensive range of professional services designed to help organizations grow, manage risk, and navigate complexity.

Our Service Areas:

• Accounting
• Tax
• Benefits & HR
• Insurance
• Technology

Our Mission

To provide exceptional advice and solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.

Our Vision

To be recognized by our clients as the premier provider of accounting, insurance, and other professional business services and by our team members as their employer of choice.

Join Us on Our Journey

As we continue to grow and expand our horizons, CBIZ remains committed to delivering exceptional service and value to our clients. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and explore the possibilities that we offer.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced resource with strong expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) administration and Office 365 Global Administration to manage and optimize our Microsoft 365 tenant and Azure VDI environment. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop, Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud security, along with a proactive approach to cross‑team collaboration. This role is also responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery of IT services — including VDI performance, availability, and cost efficiency. The role involves managing a team, developing strategies to improve system and virtual desktop performance, and ensuring that IT systems and services align with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments, including host pool configuration, session host deployment/scaling, image management (custom golden images), and FSLogix profile container setup for user profile management.
• Monitor VDI performance, capacity, and cost optimization (auto-scaling, reserved instances), and troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and session-related issues to ensure high availability and optimal end‑user experience.
• Manage security and access controls for the VDI environment, including Conditional Access policies, RBAC, MFA integration, and patching/updates of session host images in line with organizational compliance standards.
• Expertise in Microsoft 365, Azure AD, and cloud security, with a proactive approach to collaboration across teams.
• Design and enforce Conditional Access Policies, Multi‑Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to ensure secure and compliant access to cloud resources.
• Manage organization‑wide settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center including domains, service release preferences, organizational profile, and Microsoft 365 Groups policies.
• Configure and manage security features such as Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection (Sensitivity Labels), eDiscovery, Retention Policies, and Microsoft Defender for Office 365.
• Assign and audit administrative roles across the tenant using Azure AD Role‑Based Access Control (RBAC) and ensure adherence to least‑privilege principles for all delegated tasks.
• Proactively monitor Microsoft 365 service health, manage incident response, coordinate with Microsoft support, and lead root cause analysis for tenant‑wide issues or outages.
• Manage enterprise applications and integrations, ensuring proper permissions, security configurations, and seamless access across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
• Configure and manage Windows Autopilot for automating the deployment and configuration of Windows 10/11 devices, ensuring seamless provisioning, setup, and security compliance within the Microsoft 365 environment.
• Configure and manage Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, application deployment, and policy enforcement, ensuring secure access to corporate resources and compliance with organizational security standards.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the IT department. This involves IT Support, strategic planning, resource allocation, and ensuring the successful execution of departmental initiatives.
• Overseeing the management of multiple cloud platforms, including tasks related to procurement, licensing, and daily support.
• Overseeing the setup and maintenance of network infrastructure to ensure it meets performance standards and uptime requirements as specified in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).
• Handling Help Desk operations to ensure IT support is delivered promptly within SLA guidelines, tracking ticket assignments, and preparing performance reports.
• Collaborating with clients to understand their IT and compliance needs, ensuring that all recommendations are implemented on schedule and that compliance status remains consistently positive.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27701 and SOC 2 standards by implementing and maintaining privacy and security controls across Microsoft 365 services, including data protection, risk management, and audit practices, to meet organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the IT asset lifecycle, which includes planning and procurement, managing asset inventory, allocation, submission, coordination with vendors and suppliers, and the asset disposal process.
• Identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security.
• Management of system backups, archiving, and troubleshooting.
• Plan and manage the IT budget, making sure cost‑effective technology is in place.
• Train staff on new technologies and troubleshooting procedures.
• Manage IT staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Formulate IT policies and procedures to enforce system security and operational efficiency, regularly revising them in response to business needs and technological advancements.
• Lead IT project management, handling aspects such as project planning, resource allocation, risk assessment, and timeline tracking.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological innovations, and best practices in IT operations, aiming to incorporate these insights into our IT strategy and operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field of study
• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate.
• IT Service Management (ITSM): ITIL framework, ticketing systems (ServiceNow).
• Leadership & Team Management: Team leadership, communication, mentoring.

Good to have

• System Administration: OS management (Windows, Linux), database administration.
• Project Management: Project methodologies, tools.
• Backup & Recovery: Backup solutions, disaster recovery planning.
• Asset Management: IT asset lifecycle, management tools.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package:
• Insurance Benefits - Health Insurance cover for family includes 2 parents, OPD & Term life Insurance
• Paid time off - Parental leaves (Maternity & Paternity leaves), Paid Leaves
• Work life Harmony - Hybrid work model
• Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits and door‑to‑door transportation
• Retiral Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to set up offshore business for one of the 10th largest Financial Services and CPA firm in the US.
• Chance to work with a team of talented and passionate individuals who are committed to delivering high‑quality work to our clients.
• The opportunity to thrive in a high‑performance environment while contributing to the foundation of a new division.