IT Manager

IT MANAGER ALBANY, NYWe are recruiting for an experienced, hands-on leader to serve as our IT Manager in Albany, NY, running IT operations, cybersecurity, compliance, and technology strategy for a global manufacturing organization with multiple locations. You'll lead a small but vital IT team and oversee the systems that keep manufacturing, engineering, finance, and business operations moving. This is a chance to set standards, shape policy, guide technology investments, and take ownership of the company's CMMC Level 2 compliance program, while staying close enough to the day-to-day to keep everything secure, reliable, and fast. The ideal candidate is a strong technologist with leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to speak clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the IT department, including coaching and developing staff, managing performance, and setting priorities for the team's work. Write and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards covering security, access control, change management, backup and recovery, asset management, and acceptable use. Own and coordinate the CMMC Level 2 compliance program, including assessment preparation, remediation, documentation, and ongoing monitoring. Create and maintain security documentation such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M). Oversee cybersecurity programs, including access reviews, patch management, endpoint protection, backup validation, and incident response. Keep accurate records of hardware, software, network assets, and technical documentation. Oversee help desk operations, watching service levels, ticket trends, and system performance. Evaluate and recommend investments in infrastructure, security, software, and other technology. Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, managed service providers, and technology partners. Build and manage the IT budget, along with contracts and renewals. Keep executive leadership informed about IT status, risks, project progress, and compliance efforts. Partner with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and administration to improve security, infrastructure, policies, and support services on an ongoing basis. Work directly with executive leadership on IT priorities, investments, and risk. Identify and put in place technologies that improve business performance and operational efficiency.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 7 or more years of progressive IT experience, including hands-on systems and network administration. 3 or more years leading IT staff or managing an IT function. Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, security technologies, and IT infrastructure. Experience developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures, and operating standards. Experience managing technology vendors, service providers, budgets, and contracts.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience implementing cybersecurity or compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI DSS. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), or similar. Experience with Microsoft 365 GCC High, Microsoft Intune, or Microsoft Defender. Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments. Experience implementing IT service management, ticketing, or asset management systems. Experience supporting CAD workstations, ERP systems, or production-related technologies.Location: Albany, NY (on-site).Status: Full-time.Salary: $120,000 $150,000 annually, based on experience, plus benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, incentive programs, paid time off, and company-provided training and professional development.Fusco Per