Manager, Information Technology in Farmington

The Manager, Information Technology is responsible for the reliable day-to-day operation of technology services that support faculty, staff, and students. This hands-on technical role oversees the school’s core infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and cloud services while ensuring the secure implementation and ongoing support of technology solutions.

Primary responsibilities include administering Active Directory and management, Windows Server and macOS environments, VMware virtualization, enterprise wireless solution, campus firewall, Cisco switching and routing network infrastructure, Microsoft Azure/Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace for Education, Zoom Phone, enterprise backup solution, network access control, SIEM, system-wide antivirus and cybersecurity technologies.

As part of a three-person IT team, this role requires a proactive, self-directed professional who can independently manage enterprise systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of technology services across the school community. This position extends beyond responding to support requests and requires ongoing stewardship of the school’s technology infrastructure.

Essential Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and administrator for the school’s enterprise infrastructure.

• Administer and support VMware virtualization, Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure/ Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace for Education, and Cisco switching and routing network infrastructure.

• Manage and access management (IAM), NAC, multi-factor authentication (MFA), privileged access, endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery processes, remote VPN access.

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize network, server, cloud, and virtualization environments to ensure high availability, performance, and security.

• Administer Zoom Phone and VoIP services, including user provisioning, call queues, auto attendants, licensing, and reporting.

• Assist in developing and maintaining cybersecurity policies, incident response procedures, security audits, and regulatory compliance consistent with K-12 independent school data privacy standards.

• Evaluate, implement, and support new technologies while maintaining the security and stability of existing systems.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure.

• Experience administering VMware virtualized environments.

• Strong experience with Windows file, application and web servers, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, Microsoft 365, and enterprise management.

• Strong knowledge of Cisco switching and routing networking, and related technologies.

• Experience managing Microsoft Azure/ Microsoft Entra ID and Google Workspace cloud environments.

• Thorough understanding of cybersecurity principles, including and access management, endpoint security, vulnerability management, Security Information and Event Management, disaster recovery, and data protection.

• Experience administering Zoom Phone or comparable cloud-based phone systems.

• Excellent troubleshooting, customer service, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and responsiveness.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field

• Equivalent combinations of education, certifications, and work experience will be considered

• Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent) strongly

• Cybersecurity certification (Security+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent) strongly

Manager, Information Technology in Farmington