Atlas Connections · 18 hours ago
Information Technology Operations Manager
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAtlas Connections is partnering with a design firm to identify a highly capable, proactive IT Operations Manager to own and lead the company’s IT function. This role involves close collaboration with executive leadership and responsibility for IT systems, tools, security, and operational support across the business.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Elliott Coyle
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary IT leader and trusted advisor to senior leadership
Translate business needs into secure, scalable technology solutions
Proactively identify risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities across systems and processes
Represent IT with professionalism, sound judgment, and executive presence
Own day-to-day IT operations across corporate systems, networks, and endpoints
Design, implement, and maintain infrastructure to support business operations and growth
Establish IT standards, policies, documentation, and best practices
Manage hardware/software procurement, lifecycle planning, and vendor relationships
Own cybersecurity posture, access controls, and endpoint security
Implement and manage firewalls, VPNs, backups, and disaster recovery plans
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability remediation
Support compliance with applicable security and data protection frameworks (e.g., SOC, ISO, GDPR)
Administer identity and access management systems (Active Directory, SSO, Microsoft 365)
Oversee system performance, uptime, and reliability
Partner with HR and Finance on onboarding, offboarding, and access provisioning
Plan and execute IT initiatives aligned with company growth and operational needs
Evaluate new tools, platforms, and vendors with an enterprise mindset
Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies
Provide hands-on technical support as needed, including executive support
Deliver a high-touch, 'white-glove' IT experience for leadership and employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience
5+ years of progressive experience in IT operations, systems administration, or IT management
Strong hands-on knowledge of: Windows/Linux environments
Strong hands-on knowledge of: Networking and cybersecurity fundamentals
Strong hands-on knowledge of: Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Exchange)
Strong hands-on knowledge of: Identity and access management (AD, SSO)
Preferred
Experience supporting executive teams and/or fast-growing organizations
Background in infrastructure, technology-driven, or operationally complex environments
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and IT roadmaps
Company
Atlas Connections
Atlas Connections offers a unique, hands-on approach to staffing.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase