IT Systems Manager

Job Description

Job Description

IT Systems Manager

Temp to Direct Hire Opportunity

Mission Viejo, CA | Full-Time | On-Site | Individual Contributor Role

About the Opportunity

We are excited to partner with our client in the search for a hands-on IT Systems Manager who will lead and optimize their technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and end-user support environment.

We are seeking a hands-on Information Systems Manager to own and optimize our technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and end-user support environment.

The ideal candidate has experience in a small to mid-sized medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing organization, where they served as a key technology leader with broad technical responsibilities. Experience with AI, automation, and emerging technologies is a strong plus.

What You'll Do

• Own and personally manage systems infrastructure including on-premise and cloud-based servers, storage, networking equipment, endpoint management, patching, and performance monitoring.
• Administer and optimize enterprise applications including Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), ERP, CRM, QMS, reporting platforms, and other business-critical systems.
• Architect and maintain cloud environments with a focus on Microsoft Azure, ensuring scalability, security, reliability, and cost optimization.
• Execute cybersecurity and compliance controls including endpoint protection, identity and access management, MFA, backup and disaster recovery, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Personally resolve complex technical issues across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, applications, and integrations.
• Provide advanced end-user support including Tier 2/3 troubleshooting, onboarding, offboarding, device provisioning, and account administration.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies including AI-powered tools, workflow automation platforms, Microsoft Copilot, and intelligent business applications to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and IT spend including contract negotiations, software licensing, renewals, and budgeting.
• Contribute to technology strategy and roadmap planning while leading infrastructure and systems improvement projects from concept through implementation.

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in systems administration, IT infrastructure, systems engineering, or IT operations.
• Proven hands-on expertise with:
• • Microsoft 365
  • Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Windows Server
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Azure
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and LAN/WAN environments.
• Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Demonstrated cybersecurity expertise including endpoint security, access controls, patch management, backup and disaster recovery, and security incident response.
• Experience supporting and integrating enterprise applications including ERP, CRM, QMS, financial, and operational systems.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project management capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience serving as the primary IT leader or senior infrastructure professional within a small to mid-sized organization (50-500 employees).
• Experience in a medical device, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, aesthetics, healthcare, or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated environments, GxP requirements, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
• Experience supporting commercial operations, sales operations, manufacturing, distribution, or customer-facing business functions.
• Microsoft, Azure, cybersecurity, networking, or cloud certifications.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence (AI), Microsoft Copilot, intelligent automation platforms, AI-enabled business applications, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI and automation to improve business processes, reporting, infrastructure operations, or end-user productivity.

Why This Opportunity?

• Real ownership of enterprise technology systems and infrastructure.
• Opportunity to influence technology strategy and modernization initiatives.
• Exposure to cloud, cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation projects.
• High visibility with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Clear path for growth into broader IT leadership responsibilities.

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.

Company Description

PrideStaff South Orange County Mission Viejo works with local businesses to source, interview and recruit candidates for temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct-hire staffing in the areas of office and administrative support, customer service, accounting, light industrial, skilled, and general labor. We serve the South Orange County cities of Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel and other coastal communities.