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# IT Manager

- **Company:** Trova LLC
- **Location:** Wheeling, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Continuous Integration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Linux Servers, Microsoft Software, Network Architecture, VMware VSphere, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Information Technology, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6cb0a2af-b3ca-409b-94a9-3e4df41ae67c/it-manager

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
 * Minimum 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, including 2-3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
 * Proven hands-on experience managing on-prem servers and infrastructure environments.
 * Strong technical proficiency in VMware, Active Directory, networking, storage (SAN/NAS), and firewalls.
 * Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation tools, and familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD practices a plus.
 * Demonstrated troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
 * Strong communication and leadership skills.
 * Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ITIL) preferred.

## Description

Location: Wheeling, IL (Primary) Schedule:Onsite Monday-Friday; occasional Saturday hours as required; on-call 100% of the time Pay rate: $130,000-$150,000 base salary + discretionary bonus
Duties:

 * Design, implement, and maintain robust on-premise and hybrid infrastructure solutions to support company operations.
 * Manage and administer VMware (vSphere, vCenter), Windows/Linux servers, storage systems, and network architecture.
 * Oversee Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policies, and related enterprise systems.
 * Ensure high system availability, scalability, and compliance with security and data protection standards.
 * Monitor infrastructure performance, identify risks, and proactively resolve technical issues.
 * Develop and maintain disaster recovery and backup strategies.
 * Lead and mentor IT staff; provide training, support, and performance management for team members.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to align IT infrastructure initiatives with business goals.
 * Maintain accurate documentation for configurations, system changes, and standard operating procedures.