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# IT Manager

- **Company:** Fusco Personnel Inc.
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Information Technology Operations, Windows Servers, Network Administration, PCI Data Security Standards, Information Security Management System, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management, Plan of Action and Milestones
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://app.jobcast.net/mobile/6290/jobs/4510147/apply

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
 * 7 or more years of progressive IT experience, including hands-on systems and network administration.
 * 3 or more years leading IT staff or managing an IT function.
 * Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, networking, security technologies, and IT infrastructure.
 * Experience developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures, and operating standards.
 * Experience managing technology vendors, service providers, budgets, and contracts., * Experience implementing cybersecurity or compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI DSS.
 * Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Certified CMMC Professional (CCP), or similar.
 * Experience with Microsoft 365 GCC High, Microsoft Intune, or Microsoft Defender.
 * Experience supporting manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environments.
 * Experience implementing IT service management, ticketing, or asset management systems.
 * Experience supporting CAD workstations, ERP systems, or production-related technologies.

## Description

We are recruiting for an experienced, hands-on leader to serve as our IT Manager in Albany, NY, running IT operations, cybersecurity, compliance, and technology strategy for a global manufacturing organization with multiple locations. You'll lead a small but vital IT team and oversee the systems that keep manufacturing, engineering, finance, and business operations moving. This is a chance to set standards, shape policy, guide technology investments, and take ownership of the company's CMMC Level 2 compliance program, while staying close enough to the day-to-day to keep everything secure, reliable, and fast. The ideal candidate is a strong technologist with leadership experience, sound judgment, and the ability to speak clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., * Lead the IT department, including coaching and developing staff, managing performance, and setting priorities for the team's work.

 * Write and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards covering security, access control, change management, backup and recovery, asset management, and acceptable use.
 * Own and coordinate the CMMC Level 2 compliance program, including assessment preparation, remediation, documentation, and ongoing monitoring.
 * Create and maintain security documentation such as the System Security Plan (SSP) and the Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
 * Oversee cybersecurity programs, including access reviews, patch management, endpoint protection, backup validation, and incident response.
 * Keep accurate records of hardware, software, network assets, and technical documentation.
 * Oversee help desk operations, watching service levels, ticket trends, and system performance.
 * Evaluate and recommend investments in infrastructure, security, software, and other technology.
 * Manage relationships with vendors, consultants, managed service providers, and technology partners.
 * Build and manage the IT budget, along with contracts and renewals.
 * Keep executive leadership informed about IT status, risks, project progress, and compliance efforts.
 * Partner with engineering, manufacturing, finance, and administration to improve security, infrastructure, policies, and support services on an ongoing basis.
 * Work directly with executive leadership on IT priorities, investments, and risk.
 * Identify and put in place technologies that improve business performance and operational efficiency.