IT Manager

APCON; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-only medical and dental on a

Additional plan option with cost share

Dependent coverage for medical, dental

Company-paid disability

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off

401(k) with company match

Professional development program

Volunteer time off

On-site exercise facility

Job summary

APCON in the United States is seeking an IT Manager to lead a small on-premises infrastructure team. The role emphasizes securing Windows Server 2019 environments, multi-site redundancy, and strong firewall and VPN management to keep systems secure, stable, and available.

You will oversee Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and core services, drive risk assessments, incident response, backups, DR planning, and change management while collaborating with internal teams to ensure reliable service

Qualifications

• 7+ years in network engineering or similar.
• 5+ years IT team leadership.
• Experience securing on-prem environments.
• Proficiency with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and threat mitigation.
• CCNP/CCNA or equivalent desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT team with direction, mentorship, and performance development.
• Manage APCON's on-prem infrastructure, including Windows Server 2019, virtualization, storage, and multi-site redundancy.
• Harden firewalls, VPN, routing, and perimeter security; maintain a strong security posture.
• Oversee Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and core Microsoft server services.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and 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 reliable service delivery.
• Coordinate installation, configuration, and integration of internal systems and tools

Skills

Network engineering

Team leadership

Security posture

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Science or Computer Science

Tools

Windows Server 2019

Virtualization

Active Directory

Exchange

IIS

Firewall administration

VPN

Linux systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About APCON

APCON designs and assembles industry-leading network visibility and security technologies in the United States, supporting some of the world's largest and fastest networks. Our solutions provide continuous, high fidelity visibility into network traffic, which helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen security, and protect mission critical systems. From data filtering to advanced packet processing, we deliver the tools enterprises need to monitor, secure, and manage their environments with confidence. We are a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, and we are committed to building the next generation of network technology.

We are collaborative, innovative, and committed to excellence. We are looking for a IT Manager who reflects these values.

This role is fully on site. Candidates selected to move forward will complete our standard prescreening process, which includes a background check and drug screen.

We can only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship.

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.

What You Will Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 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

Education:

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

Why Join APCON

• 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

APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nationa