IT Systems Manager

CSS Tec; Newark (DE); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Staffing Solutions seeks an IT Systems Manager to guide the enterprise technology environment, balancing on-premise and cloud platforms while driving modernization and security. This senior role influences tool selection, project delivery, and long-term systems planning.

Based in Christiana, Delaware, the position offers hybrid work with onsite presence during the initial phase and opportunities to shape infrastructure strategy while remaining hands-on with day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience supporting enterprise-level systems and infrastructure.
• Strong Microsoft 365 and related identity management tools experience.
• Experience evaluating or migrating to cloud environments (AWS/Azure).
• Proven ability to lead infrastructure projects without direct people management.
• Hands-on virtualization experience (VMware/Hyper-V/Citrix/Nutanix/Linux KVM).

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support enterprise infrastructure environments including Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and core communications systems.
• Lead system lifecycle management activities such as provisioning, patching, upgrades, monitoring, and incident response for production environments.
• Provide hands-on administration and support for Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy, identity services, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Guide infrastructure projects from evaluation through delivery, coordinating vendors and ensuring alignment with goals.
• Support security, disaster recovery, compliance, and operational readiness through planning and documentation.

Skills

Enterprise infrastructure

Microsoft 365

Identity management

Cloud platforms

Project leadership

Virtualization

Job description

Job Overview

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking an IT Systems Manager to join our client to help drive the stability, security, and strategic direction of their enterprise technology environment. This role is responsible for guiding infrastructure decisions, supporting daily operations, and leading modernization initiatives across on‑premise and cloud platforms. The IT Systems Manager will serve as a senior technical resource who influences tool selection, project delivery, and long‑term systems planning. This is a direct‑hire position based in Christiana, Delaware with a hybrid work arrangement requiring onsite presence during the initial phase.

Job Title

IT Systems Manager

Compensation

$120,000 to $150,000 per year

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support enterprise infrastructure environments including Windows, Linux, virtualization platforms, cloud services, and core communications systems.
• Lead system lifecycle management activities such as provisioning, patching, upgrades, monitoring, and incident response for production environments.
• Provide hands‑on administration and support for Microsoft technologies including Active Directory, Group Policy, identity services, and Microsoft 365 platforms.
• Guide infrastructure projects from evaluation through delivery, including recommending tool paths, coordinating vendors, and ensuring projects meet technical and business goals.
• Support security, disaster recovery, compliance, and operational readiness through planning, testing, documentation, and ongoing improvements.

Qualifications and Skills

• A mature technologist with five or more years of experience supporting enterprise‑level systems and infrastructure environments.
• Strong background working within Microsoft environments including Microsoft 365 and related identity and endpoint management tools.
• Experience supporting or transitioning to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure, with the ability to evaluate platform fit and direction.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives, recommend technology solutions, and manage or deliver infrastructure projects without direct people‑management responsibilities.
• Hands‑on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper V, Citrix, Nutanix, or Linux KVM.

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in shaping infrastructure strategy while remaining hands‑on with day‑to‑day systems. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and vendors, gaining exposure to cloud migration and modernization efforts. The position provides meaningful technical ownership and the chance to influence how technology supports business operations.