Information Technology Manager

Socket.dev; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an IT Manager in Denton, TX to lead technology operations, cybersecurity, and software development efforts. You will direct a team of IT professionals, manage budgets, and coordinate vendor relations while ensuring high availability and secure IT services for business operations.

The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic planning, project management, and cross‑functional collaboration to drive value through technology investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 5+ years progressive IT experience covering infrastructure, applications, and support.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience managing vendors and budgets.
• Strategic thinker focused on using technology to create value.
• Able to work with customers, suppliers, and employees in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, enterprise apps, cybersecurity, and technical support.
• Manage IT inventory, asset lifecycle, and vendor relationships.
• Direct implementation of new/upgraded information systems with plans and accountability.
• Mentor and develop IT staff; conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure high availability of corporate technology systems and disaster recovery planning.
• Coordinate application integrations and third-party systems; oversee security controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Information systems knowledge

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

Active Directory

VMware

SQL Server

Salesforce Administration

Job description

General Summary: Responsible for leading the company's information technology operations, infrastructure, enterprise applications, software development, cybersecurity, and technical support functions. This position manages a team of technical professionals and ensures reliable, secure, and efficient technology services that support business operations. The IT Manager is a hands‑on leader who balances technical expertise with people leadership, project management, and operational execution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage IT inventory and asset lifecycle.
• Directs implementation and execution of new/upgraded information systems via well-defined plans including procedures, deadlines, and accountability.
• Foster collaboration and accountability across technical disciplines.
• Ensures high availability of corporate technology systems.
• Leads, mentors, coaches, and develops IT staff including conducting performance evaluations and establishing development plans.
• Oversee licensing compliance and stay abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Develops/selects and conducts user training on an as‑needed basis.
• Develop and track performance metrics to monitor system performance and progress on IT projects
• Manage servers, storage, networking, cloud services, telecommunications, and endpoint infrastructure.
• Supervise internal software development projects.
• Coordinate application integrations and third‑party systems.
• Maintain cybersecurity policies and controls.
• Coordinate vulnerability management and remediation including overseeing endpoint protection, identity management, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Manage relationships with software and hardware vendors.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science or related field or an equivalent of education and experience

Experience Requirements: 5+ years of progressive information technology experience to include managing infrastructure, applications, and support teams. 2-5 years of supervisory or management experience. In addition, experience managing vendors and budgets. Strategic thinker with a focus on using technology to help create value. Demonstration of ability to work successfully with customers, suppliers, and employees and provide leadership in a team environment.

Knowledge/ Skills:

The employee must have leadership skills and excellent strategy and planning abilities; knowledge of Information systems development and implementation; and skills in problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

Technical Knowledge:

• Microsoft Windows Server
• Azure or AWS
• Active Directory / Entra ID
• Networking (switches, firewalls, VPN)
• VMware
• Salesforce Administration
• SQL Server
• Software Development Lifecycle
• Cybersecurity best practices
• Backup and disaster recovery
• Endpoint management

Physical Demands:

The employee must be able to work in a standard office environment and operate a computer and may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Standard office environment.

Travel: Minimal (less than 25%) based on business needs