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Our solutions provide continuous, high fidelity visibility into network traffic, which helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen security, and protect mission critical systems. From data filtering to advanced packet processing, we deliver the tools enterprises need to monitor, secure, and manage their environments with confidence. We are a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, and we are committed to building the next generation of network technology.\nWe are collaborative, innovative, and committed to excellence. We are looking for a IT Manager who reflects these values.\nThis role is fully on site. Candidates selected to move forward will complete our standard prescreening process, which includes a background check and drug screen.\nWe can only consider applicants who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship.\nAbout The Role\nA highly skilled IT Manager with deep technical expertise in on-premises infrastructure, Windows Server 2019, network security, and firewall administration. This role leads a small technical team and ensures APCON’s systems remain secure, stable, and redundant across both locations. The position requires 100% on-site presence Monday through Friday, with additional on-site time as needed for project and team support.\nWhat You Will Do\nLead APCON’s IT team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance development\nManage APCON’s fully on-prem infrastructure, including Windows Server 2019, virtualization, storage, and multi-site redundancy\nAdminister and harden firewalls, VPN, routing, and perimeter security; maintain a strong and measurable security posture\nOversee Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and core Microsoft server services\nConduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and infrastructure lifecycle planning\nLead incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation\nMaintain and test backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans\nDevelop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and change-management standards\nCollaborate with internal teams to support system requirements and ensure reliable service delivery\nCoordinate installation, configuration, and integration of internal systems and tools\nWhat You Bring\n7+ years in network engineering, system administration, or similar technical roles\n5+ years of IT team leadership or management experience\nProven experience securing and maintaining on-prem environments\nStrong expertise with firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and threat mitigation\nHands-on experience with Windows Server 2019, virtualization, and multi-site redundancy\nProficiency with Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and Linux systems\nExperience with network monitoring tools and enterprise infrastructure management\nCCNP, CCNA, or equivalent network security certification highly desired\nCore Competencies:\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills\nExcellent planning, troubleshooting, and prioritization abilities\nHigh level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer support\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment\nEducation:\nBachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nWhy Join APCON\nBenefits:\nEmployee-only medical and dental coverage fully paid on our base plan\nAdditional plan option available with cost sharing\nMedical, dental, and vision coverage available for dependents with cost sharing\nCompany-paid short- and long-term disability\nFlexible spending accounts\nGenerous paid time off that supports employee well-being\n401(k) plan with a company match to support long-term financial security\nProfessional development program\nVolunteer time off and employee assistance plan\nCollaborative and innovative work environment\nOn-site exercise facility\n\nAPCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. 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