Field IT Manager - Onsite Networking & Systems Lead

LHH; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an IT Manager based in the Dallas area to serve as the primary IT resource for our client and its jobsites, with around 30% travel. The role reports to the broader IT team and requires hands-on network and device management rather than pure help desk work.

The ideal candidate will manage on-site networks, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 locally, coordinate with corporate IT, and lead local IT projects like moves and hardware refreshes while maintaining security standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years IT experience with site-level responsibility.
• Hands-on network setup and troubleshooting for jobsites.
• Experience coordinating with remote teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Set up and configure job trailer networks at active jobsites, including VPN connectivity back to corporate.
• Own and troubleshoot onsite network equipment and escalate enterprise matters to corporate IT.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain Windows 11 and Mac OS endpoints.
• Administer Active Directory and Microsoft 365 accounts locally; manage onboarding/offboarding.
• Lead local IT projects such as office moves and hardware refreshes.
• Maintain site documentation, network diagrams, and asset records.

Skills

IT leadership

Network administration

System engineering

On-site support

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

High School Diploma or GED (with equivalent IT experience)

Tools

PowerShell

Microsoft 365

AD Manager

VPN

Job description

LHH is seeking an IT Manager based in the Dallas area to serve as the primary IT resource for our client and its jobsites, with around 30% travel. The role reports to the broader IT team and requires hands-on network and device management rather than pure help desk work.

The ideal candidate will manage on-site networks, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365 locally, coordinate with corporate IT, and lead local IT projects like moves and hardware refreshes while maintaining security standards.