IT Manager (Cloud and Infrastructure)

IT Manager |*6-month contract to hire* | Fully Remote

Optomi, in partnership with an industry-leading client, is seeking an experienced IT Manager to join their team in a fully remote capacity on a 6-month contract-to-hire basis.

No C2C or third-party sponsorship available.

This organization is undergoing continued digital growth and modernization of its IT environment. The IT Manager will play a key role in leading IT Engineering and Operations, overseeing a hybrid team structure (internal engineers and MSP resources), and building scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions using modern cloud platforms, integrations, and off-the-shelf tools.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical background, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-quality end-user experiences.

Experience of the right candidate:

• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, systems administration, or infrastructure/operations roles
• 5+ years in a leadership or IT management capacity

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• Proven experience delivering business solutions through SaaS platforms, integrations, and automation
• Strong background with Microsoft 365 administration (including enterprise-level environments)
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Familiarity with identity and access management tools and concepts (SSO, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Experience supporting security and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2
• Background managing vendors, MSPs, and cross-functional IT service providers
• Experience supporting M&A or large-scale infrastructure integration initiatives
• Strong ability to operate in fast-paced environments with competing priorities

Responsibilities of the right candidate:

• Lead and oversee daily IT Engineering and Operations across internal teams and MSP partners
• Establish and enforce IT operational standards including SLAs, incident management, change control, and support processes
• Manage cloud and infrastructure environments including Azure services and SaaS platforms
• Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 (E3/E5), including security and identity services
• Design and implement scalable business solutions using integrations, APIs, automation, and off-the-shelf platforms
• Oversee endpoint security, patch management, vulnerability remediation, and system monitoring initiatives
• Implement and maintain security controls across cloud and SaaS environments
• Support SOC 2 compliance initiatives, audits, and ongoing security governance
• Manage SaaS lifecycle activities including procurement, onboarding, integration, and offboarding
• Track system performance, licensing, cost optimization, and IT operational metrics
• Lead cross-functional IT initiatives including mergers, acquisitions, and system integrations
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment between IT services and business needs