Role: IT & Security Operations Manager
Location: Onsite, Northern New Jersey area (commutable to NYC)
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Work Setup: Onsite Monday–Friday

A growing organization in a regulated industry is seeking an IT & Security Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day technology operations and maintain a secure, compliant environment. This role manages a small onsite technical team, ensuring that infrastructure, systems, and controls operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with business needs.

• Lead daily IT operations, including user support, systems upkeep, network reliability, and endpoint performance.

• Implement and maintain security, privacy, and compliance controls consistent with internal and industry standards.

• Coordinate readiness efforts for audits and assessments, including documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation tracking.

• Administer and oversee identity management, access control, and endpoint monitoring tools.

• Develop and update operating procedures, technical standards, and process documentation.

• Partner with senior leadership to report on technology performance, risk posture, and compliance progress.

• Guide and mentor IT staff, setting priorities and ensuring service-level commitments are met.

• 5–10 years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure management, with prior leadership of a small technical team.

• Hands-on experience managing or maintaining compliance-related processes and security controls.

• Strong understanding of identity management, network connectivity, system reliability, and data protection practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

• Authorized to work in environments requiring elevated trust or security clearance.

• Experience supporting organizations in regulated or certification-driven industries.

• Familiarity with enterprise tools for user management, endpoint security, or help desk operations.

• Background developing or maintaining operational documentation and support playbooks.

• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits.

• A high-impact leadership role with visibility across departments.

• Clear advancement path toward senior technology and security management.

• Opportunity to strengthen operational excellence and organizational resilience.