IT Manager

Palacios Marine & Industrial is seeking an IT Manager to lead IT operations across a multi-site environment supporting offices and remote job sites.

This is a player-coach role requiring both leadership and hands-on technical capability. The position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, leading a small team, driving projects, and maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture while improving how IT supports the business.

The role includes hands-on involvement, travel to field locations as needed, and responsiveness outside of standard hours when required., * Lead daily IT operations across multiple locations

• Manage and develop a small IT team (2-3 direct reports)
• Set priorities for help desk, equipment requests, and ongoing support
• Serve as escalation point for technical and operational issues
• Oversee hybrid infrastructure including ADDS, Entra (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365
• Manage endpoint tools, security platforms, and system performance
• Lead and execute multiple IT projects, including ongoing migrations and system implementations
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices to protect company systems and data
• Coordinate with MSP and vendors to ensure performance and accountability
• Manage IT budget execution and identify cost efficiencies
• Provide hands-on support and travel to job sites as needed

• 7+ years of IT experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience in multi-site or distributed environments
• Strong experience with ADDS, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft 365
• Experience with endpoint management and cybersecurity tools and practices
• Proven ability to manage projects and operational workloads
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance leadership and hands-on responsibilities

Work Expectations

• Salaried leadership role responsible for maintaining reliable IT operations
• Availability outside standard hours when needed for critical issues
• Travel to job sites on an as-needed basis
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, evolving environment