Information Technology Manager

eAMPAM Parks Mechanical specializes in multifamily residential construction. The company's core strength is its design-build model that allows clients to minimize risk, shorten construction schedules, and accelerate building occupancy. Our IT team plays a critical role in enabling operations across project sites, offices, and the enterprise . Job Summar yThe IT Manager is a working manager responsible for the day-to-day operations and continuous improvement of AMPAM's IT environment. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can both manage and execute — overseeing the existing IT team and support processes while also directly administering and evolving our security, network, and productivity platforms. The ideal candidate brings deep technical proficiency alongside the leadership skills to develop staff, manage vendors, and align IT initiatives with organizational goals Key Responsibiliti esTeam Leadership & Helpdesk Operatio nsLead, mentor, and develop the IT support team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous learnin g.Oversee and improve existing helpdesk operations — refine ticketing workflows, SLA management, escalation procedures, and documentation practice s.Evaluate current support processes and introduce measurable improvements in response times, resolution quality, and end-user experienc e.Serve as an escalation point for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruptio Network & Security Infrastruct ureAdminister and maintain the Palo Alto firewall environment, including policy management, threat prevention rules, VPN configurations, and firmware lifecyc le.Manage and optimize Proofpoint email security — maintain policies, review quarantine activity, tune filtering rules, and respond to emerging threa ts.Administer Cynet endpoint detection and response (EDR/MDR) platform; monitor alerts, investigate incidents, and ensure endpoint protection is current and effecti ve.Maintain ManageEngine environment (ITSM and/or endpoint management modules) to support operations, asset tracking, and automati on.Proactively monitor the security landscape and apply configuration updates, patches, and policy changes across all security platforms to address evolving threa Microsoft 365 Administration & Expan sionAdminister and govern the M365 tenant, including Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, and Azure AD/Entra ID.Identify, plan, and implement additional M365 services and policies — including Conditional Access, Defender for Business/Endpoint, DLP policies, and compliance features — to expand security posture and productivity capabilit ies.Ensure proper licensing, configuration, and user lifecycle management across the M365 environm ent.Drive adoption of underutilized M365 capabilities that align with business needs and improve operational efficie IT Strategy, Projects & Vendor Manag ementPartner with the Director of IT and organizational leadership to align technology initiatives with business g oals.Manage IT projects from planning through implementation, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.Oversee vendor relationships and procurement, ensuring cost-effective solutions and contract compli ance.Establish and enforce IT policies, security protocols, and data governance standards to protect company assets and ensure regulatory compli ance.Stay current on emerging technologies and the evolving threat landscape, recommending proactive improvem Qualific ations R equired5+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or managemen t role.Demonstrated hands-on experience as a working IT manager — comfortable both managing a team and directly executing technica l work.Hands-on experience administering Palo Alto Networks firewalls (policy management, threat prevention , VPN).Working knowledge of Proofpoint email security administ ration.Experience with endpoint security platforms (Cynet or comparable EDR/MDR solu tions).Experience with ManageEngine (ITSM and/or endpoint manag ement).Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 administration — Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID/Az ure AD.Demonstrated experience managing IT budgets, vendors, and project tim elines.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeh olders. P referredBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent expe rience).Certifications such as PCNSA/PCNSE (Palo Alto), MS-102 (Microsoft 365 Administrator), ITIL, CISSP, or equ ivalent.Experience in construction, real estate, or project-based ind ustries.Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and hybrid networking envir Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without future employment spo #J-18808-Ljbffr AMPAM