IT Manager

IT Manager Pay Rate: $120,000 - $140,000/year Location: Farmington, CT Start Date: ASAP Job Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday - Friday, Full-Time (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Keywords: IT Management, ERP, Manufacturing IT, Cybersecurity, MES, Infrastructure, Digital Transformation, Leadership Job Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the IT department to ensure effective support of business operations and enterprise applications. Manage ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central preferred), including implementation, upgrades, integration, and ongoing optimization. Support Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including production planning, shop floor data collection, traceability, and ERP integration. Oversee IT and OT environments, ensuring secure, reliable, and efficient operations across manufacturing and corporate systems. Direct IT infrastructure operations including servers, networks, endpoints, routers, switches, firewalls, and related systems. Ensure reliable IT service delivery across business functions including supply chain, manufacturing, warehouse, and sales operations. Develop, implement, and enforce IT and OT policies, procedures, and security standards. Manage cybersecurity initiatives including endpoint protection, EDR, patch management, vulnerability management, and incident response coordination. Collaborate with internal leadership and external vendors for system upgrades, integrations, and support services. Oversee identity and access management (Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID) and ensure proper access controls across systems. Manage backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning efforts. Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, ISA/IEC 62443) and data protection regulations. Support BI and data integration initiatives using tools such as Power BI, ETL platforms, and SQL-based systems. Provide leadership in IT project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and vendor management. Support additional IT, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives as assigned. Qualifications: Masters degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related technical field preferred. 5-7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT environments. Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial environments strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Business Central preferred). Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP integration. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure including servers, networking, endpoints, and enterprise systems. Experience with cybersecurity tools and practices including EDR, patch management, and vulnerability assessment. Knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and identity/access management principles. Strong understanding of network architecture (LAN/WAN, VLAN, VPN, TCP/IP). Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Required Knowledge / Experience: Experience supporting IT operations in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred. Strong understanding of ERP, MES, and business process integration across enterprise systems. Experience with IT/OT convergence in manufacturing environments. Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, and ISA/IEC 62443. Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI), ETL processes, and SQL databases (Oracle, SQL Server). Experience managing IT vendors, consultants, and external service providers. Understanding of endpoint lifecycle management, asset tracking, and IT service delivery. Experience implementing IT policies, security controls, and infrastructure standards in regulated environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr Belcan