IT Manager - Corporate IT Team Lead

*This role can be fully remote, but must be willing to come into HQ Office in Herndon, VA 2 times per month.

*Must be either a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this position.

Position Objective: GAP Solutions is seeking a results-driven IT Manager to lead a corporate IT team and be hands-on as needed across infrastructure, cloud services, and end-user technologies. This role is ideal for a technical leader with strong project management skills, deep experience in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, and a solid background in networking. The IT Manager will be responsible for day-to-day IT operations, project delivery, system reliability, and continuous improvement of IT services in support of business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• IT Operations & Leadership: Manage an IT team, including task prioritization, performance feedback, and skills development.
• Project Management: Lead and deliver IT projects from planning through execution, including cloud initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and system improvements.
• Cloud & Collaboration Platforms: Administer and optimize Microsoft Azure environments, including identity, compute, networking, and security components. Manage Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Intune, Entra ID).
• Networking & Infrastructure: Oversee network infrastructure including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless networks.

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• Security & Compliance: Control risks to the organization by maintaining and implementing cybersecurity best practices. Implement and maintain NIST 800-171 and CMMC security compliance across cloud, network, and endpoint environments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or team management responsibilities
• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft certifications (Azure Administrator, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft 365, etc.)
• Project Management certifications (PMP, CAPM, Agile/Scrum)
• Networking or security certifications (Cisco, CompTIA Network+, Security+)
• Experience supporting hybrid or cloud-first environments
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

*This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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