Technical IT Manager

Klaasmeyer Construction Company; Conway (AR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klaasmeyer Construction Company is seeking a Technical IT Manager to lead the Technology team while remaining hands-on with network infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, and automation. You will mentor a small IT team, optimize multi-site networks, and drive security and automation initiatives.

The role requires 7+ years in IT with leadership experience, deep firewall/network security skills, and proficiency in scripting and AI automation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years hands-on IT experience with 1–2 years in a lead role
• Hands-on administration of enterprise firewalls (WatchGuard) and VPNs
• Strong wireless networking with multi-site SSID/VLAN config
• DNS, subnets, IP routing, and VPN fundamentals
• Windows OS proficiency and light Windows Server administration
• Ability to write functional automation scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms (Tenable)
• Google Workspace administration experience
• Practical AI and automation integration experience
• CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP or related certifications preferred
• 100% on-site, no remote option

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small IT team, manage tickets and priorities while hands-on
• Administer and optimize network infrastructure across locations
• Manage systems environments (Google Workspace, Windows Server, Unix/Linux) and endpoints
• Drive vulnerability management programs and security best practices
• Write automation scripts and integrate AI tools to reduce repetitive work
• Support field site connectivity and keep job-site networks running
• Serve as escalation point for outages, incidents, and security events, reporting to CTO

Skills

IT leadership

Firewall administration

Wireless networking

DNS & IP routing

Windows OS

Automation scripting

Vulnerability management

Google Workspace

AI integration

Certifications preferred

Tools

WatchGuard

Ubiquiti

Tenable

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Description

Serving Arkansas with excellence for over 50 years, Klaasmeyer Construction Company is looking our next Technical IT Manager to join the Technology team. In this position, you will be leading a team while staying hands‑on with network infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, and automation. If you want a role where your technical skills still matter and your leadership makes a direct operational impact, this is it!

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and mentoring a small IT team — managing ticketing workflows, daily priorities, and technical execution while staying hands‑on yourself
• Administering and optimizing network infrastructure (i.e., WatchGuard firewalls, Ubiquiti wireless and switching, VPN, VLAN, DNS) across office and field locations
• Managing systems environments (i.e., Google Workspace, Windows Server, Windows desktop, Unix/Linux appliances) and the full endpoint lifecycle
• Driving the company's vulnerability management program (i.e., Tenable) and enforcing security best practices across all endpoints, mobile devices, and cloud access
• Writing automation scripts (i.e., Python, PowerShell, Bash) and integrating AI tools to eliminate repetitive workflows and improve team throughput
• Supporting field site connectivity by keeping construction crews' job‑site networks and technology running
• Serving as the primary escalation point for critical outages, network incidents, and security events — reporting directly to the CTO

What We Need From You

• 7+ years of hands‑on IT experience with at least 1–2 years in a lead sysadmin, supervisor, or manager role
• Deep firewall and network security experience — hands‑on administration of enterprise firewalls (i.e., WatchGuard), VPN, and network traffic management
• Strong wireless networking background; multi‑site SSID/VLAN configuration, coverage optimization, and hardware deployment (i.e., Ubiquiti)
• Solid DNS, subnets, IP routing, and VPN fundamentals
• Windows OS proficiency with troubleshooting, imaging, deployment, and light Windows Server administration
• Ability to write functional automation scripts (i.e., Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Experience with vulnerability management platforms (i.e., Tenable) and endpoint security practices
• Google Workspace administration experience
• Practical AI and automation integration experience
• CCNA, CompTIA Security+, CISSP or related certifications preferred
• 100% on‑site, no remote option

The Physical Reality

This is a hands‑on, on‑site role. You'll split time between desk work, hands‑on hardware and infrastructure work, and occasional field site visits. Expect to be on your feet, in the server room, and out at job sites regularly.

• Regular standing, walking, and hands‑on work in office, server room, and yard environments
• Regular lifting and carrying of networking hardware and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Periodic kneeling and bending for hardware installation and cabling
• Occasional driving to construction field sites for job‑site connectivity support