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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Manager- Systems & Infrastructure - **Company:** PREMIER STAFFING PARTNERS - **Location:** Knoxville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Outlook, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Monitoring of Systems, IT Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Remote Access Technology, Azure Active Directory, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Reliability of Systems, Information Technology - **Published:** July 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cef4c899d92d62e8 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field preferred. * At least 3 years of experience in IT management or a comparable combination of education and professional experience. * Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, or developing technical IT professionals. * Strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating systems. * Working knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Azure Active Directory. * Basic understanding of networking concepts, including LAN, WAN, wireless networking, and VPN technologies. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project. * Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills. * Ability to prioritize competing initiatives, manage technical projects, and work effectively across IT teams., * Are you able to pass a credit and background check? * Do you reside within 1 hour drive of the Knoxville TN area? Education: * Associate (Required) Experience: * IT Management : 3 years (Required) ## Description Our client is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead a team responsible for the administration, support, security, and ongoing improvement of the organization's enterprise systems and infrastructure. This position will provide hands-on leadership to Systems Administrators and Engineers while partnering with IT leadership, Security, and other technical teams to maintain reliable, secure, and well-supported technology environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing people, coordinating technical work, improving processes, and stepping in to help make critical decisions when needed. Important Candidate Requirements * Candidates must currently reside within approximately one hour of Knoxville, TN. * Candidates must be able to successfully complete the company's required background and credit checks., * Lead and manage a team of IT Systems Administrators and Engineers responsible for enterprise infrastructure and systems support. * Provide coaching, mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development to direct reports. * Help establish priorities, coordinate workloads, and ensure team responsibilities are completed within established service level expectations. * Monitor the overall health, availability, performance, and operational condition of infrastructure systems. * Oversee routine system monitoring, log reviews, scheduled job verification, and other activities necessary to maintain system reliability. * Partner with Information Security and other IT teams to implement and maintain security improvements, system updates, patches, and related infrastructure changes. * Help ensure established security policies and procedures are consistently followed across the IT environment. * Oversee activities related to system security and integrity, including configuration backups, recovery processes, access rights, port security, access list verification, and related controls. * Identify opportunities to improve team performance, operational efficiency, processes, and service quality. * Plan, coordinate, and manage technology projects involving infrastructure improvements, system enhancements, or the implementation of new technologies. * Collaborate with technical leadership to identify training needs and support the development of end-user training for new and existing technologies, products, policies, and procedures. * Conduct performance evaluations and address performance or disciplinary matters when necessary. * Maintain awareness of current IT priorities, emerging technologies, and new hardware and software being introduced within the organization. * Serve as a backup to other IT leadership when needed, including participating in meetings and making operational decisions in their absence. * Participate in relevant training, seminars, and conferences to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by IT leadership. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)