Strategic IT Leader & Cybersecurity Manager

PLP SoCal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

PLP SoCal is seeking an IT Manager to lead the company’s technology strategy, security, and day-to-day IT operations. You will own the IT environment end-to-end, set standards, and work with an IT consulting firm to execute initiatives while remaining accountable for security and employee experience.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive IT experience, strong Microsoft 365 administration, and hands-on ability to manage vendors, networks, and cloud apps.

Qualifications

• 7 or more years of progressive IT experience, including broad hands-on ownership in a small or midsize organization.
• Strong Microsoft 365 administration, Windows endpoint, networking, cloud application, and identity management skills.
• Experience directing an IT consulting firm or other technical service providers.
• Practical cybersecurity and backup experience, plus sound judgment during incidents and outages.
• Ability to troubleshoot directly, manage vendors and projects, and explain tradeoffs clearly to executives and employees.
• Organized, service-oriented habits and careful handling of confidential business and employee information.

Responsibilities

• Own IT planning, budget recommendations, policies, documentation, vendor relationships, and technology projects.
• Administer Microsoft 365, identity and access, cloud applications, licenses, endpoints, networks, Wi-Fi, phones, and meeting-room technology.
• Provide responsive employee support and manage the full IT portion of onboarding, role changes, and offboarding.
• Lead cybersecurity controls, patching, endpoint protection, MFA, backups, incident response, recovery testing, and security training.
• Set priorities for the IT consulting firm, coordinate escalations, and evaluate its performance.
• Manage device purchasing, deployment, inventory, replacement, and secure disposal.
• Partner with leaders to improve workflows, evaluate software and automation, and reduce avoidable cost and risk.

Skills

Ownership

Hands-On

Vendor Leadership

Business Judgment

Cybersecurity Mindset

Problem Solving

Communication

Service Orientation

Organization

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Microsoft 365

Windows Endpoint

Identity Management

Networking

Cloud Applications

Backup & Recovery

Job description

PLP SoCal is seeking an IT Manager to lead the company’s technology strategy, security, and day-to-day IT operations. You will own the IT environment end-to-end, set standards, and work with an IT consulting firm to execute initiatives while remaining accountable for security and employee experience.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive IT experience, strong Microsoft 365 administration, and hands-on ability to manage vendors, networks, and cloud apps.