IT Manager

About the role

This senior-level IT Manager position involves overseeing Apex's IT infrastructure, systems, and teams. You will manage daily operations, ensuring IT resources are secure, efficient, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires a combination of technical knowledge, leadership, and business understanding.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Implement IT strategies that support company goals.
• Collaborate with the Director of IT & Cybersecurity on IT planning, direction, and budgeting, including resource allocation and forecasting.
• Lead and mentor cross-functional teams, providing training and performance feedback.
• Manage daily IT operations, including network upkeep, hardware/software procurement, backup maintenance, and system uptime.
• Analyze existing systems and assets to recommend upgrades, migrations, or optimizations.
• Ensure IT infrastructure is scalable, reliable, and integrated with business processes.
• Manage significant IT projects like system implementations, cloud migrations, or cybersecurity enhancements, overseeing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder coordination.
• Work with other departments to deliver technology solutions that meet business needs.
• Evaluate and improve cybersecurity measures, including risk assessments, policy development, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and conduct audits.
• Negotiate with vendors for IT services, software licenses, and hardware.
• Control IT budgets, track expenditures, and optimize costs while maintaining quality.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end-users and staff.
• Develop and deliver training programs on new technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in networking, cloud computing (e.g., O365/Intune, AWS GovCloud, Azure, SharePoint), and scripting.
• Experience with cybersecurity tools (SIEM, NESSUS, CASB/SASE, SOAR, XDR/EDR).
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills to bridge technical and business teams.

Nice to have

• Master's degree.
• PMP, CISSP, CISM, or ITIL certifications.

Skills & tools

• O365/Intune
• AWS GovCloud
• Azure
• SharePoint
• SIEM
• NESSUS
• CASB/SASE
• SOAR
• XDR/EDR

Practical notes

• Full-time employees receive equity, 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for themselves and dependents, plus $100k life insurance.
• PTO starts at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% match on the first 3% and 50% on the next 2%.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks are provided.
• The company offers monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, a run club, and family gatherings.
• This is an on-site role at the Playa Vista office.