Technical IT Manager

Job Description

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!

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