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# IT Manager

- **Company:** APCON, Inc.
- **Location:** Portland, OR, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Application Firewall, Backup Devices, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Internet Information Services (IIS), Information Sciences, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Microsoft Servers, Windows Servers, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Segmentation, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Hardware Infrastructure
- **Published:** June 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c0816577a67e9fd1

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Windows support?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 7+ years in network engineering, system administration, or similar technical roles

 * 5+ years of IT team leadership or management experience
 * Proven experience securing and maintaining on-prem environments
 * Strong expertise with firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, and threat mitigation
 * Hands-on experience with Windows Server 2019, virtualization, and multi-site redundancy
 * Proficiency with Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and Linux systems
 * Experience with network monitoring tools and enterprise infrastructure management
 * CCNP, CCNA, or equivalent network security certification highly desired

Core Competencies:

 * Strong communication and interpersonal skills
 * Excellent planning, troubleshooting, and prioritization abilities
 * High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer support
 * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

## Description

A highly skilled IT Manager with deep technical expertise in on-premises infrastructure, Windows Server 2019, network security, and firewall administration. This role leads a small technical team and ensures APCON's systems remain secure, stable, and redundant across both locations. The position requires 100% on-site presence Monday through Friday, with additional on-site time as needed for project and team support.

What You Will Do

 * Lead APCON's IT team, providing technical direction, mentorship, and performance development
 * Manage APCON's fully on-prem infrastructure, including Windows Server 2019, virtualization, storage, and multi-site redundancy
 * Administer and harden firewalls, VPN, routing, and perimeter security; maintain a strong and measurable security posture
 * Oversee Active Directory, Exchange, IIS, and core Microsoft server services
 * Conduct ongoing risk assessments, vulnerability mitigation, and infrastructure lifecycle planning
 * Lead incident response, root-cause analysis, and remediation
 * Maintain and test backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans
 * Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and change-management standards
 * Collaborate with internal teams to support system requirements and ensure reliable service delivery
 * Coordinate installation, configuration, and integration of internal systems and tools


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