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# IT Manager (Microsoft / Active Directory)

- **Company:** The Judge Group
- **Location:** Lake County, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, System Center Configuration Manager, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft InTune, Deployment Automation
- **Published:** August 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74620544-it-manager-microsoft-active-directory

## About the Role

* 6+ years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience with strong Active Directory and Entra ID expertise.
 * Experience with Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, and endpoint management technologies.
 * Experience managing vendors, managed service providers, and technical teams.
 * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

## Description

Our client is seeking an IT Manager who will lead managed service partners and internal resources supporting Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, endpoint management, workstation lifecycle services, and workplace productivity technologies., * Lead Active Directory, Entra ID, IAM, and endpoint management services.

 * Manage Intune, SCCM, Autopilot, MFA, Conditional Access, and workstation lifecycle operations.
 * Partner with Security teams to strengthen identity and endpoint protection.
 * Oversee managed service providers and drive service delivery excellence.
 * Lead Digital Workplace modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
 * Mentor technical teams and support enterprise IT operations.


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