IT ManagerCannon Corp

Cannon Corp

Description: You’ll Come for a Job…But You’ll Stay for an Exciting Career!Engineering and Designing Reliable, Responsive, Solutions.

SINCE 1976, CANNON has provided creative solutions to clients in the energy industry, water resources, public infrastructure, and commercial and residential development. We work hard. We play hard. We have fun.

JOIN CANNON as an IT MANAGER in SAN LUIS OBISPO. San Luis Obispo is on the beautiful central coast of California, has temperate weather, scenic beaches, is surrounded by the wine country, and offers endless recreational opportunities.  

IT MANAGER JOB SUMMARY

An experienced IT Manager to lead our IT operations across multiple California offices. This role is responsible for overseeing infrastructure, security, and end-user support while leading and mentoring a growing IT team.

The IT Manager will serve as both a technical leader and strategic partner to executive leadership ensuring our IT environment supports business growth, operational efficiency, and data security across our engineering and design teams.

This position balances hands-on technical oversight with leadership, vendor management, and long-term technology planning.

IT MANAGER JOB DUTIES

• Leads and mentors IT staff, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
• Oversees IT operations across multiple offices, ensuring systems are secure, stable, and scalable.
• Manages network infrastructure including LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls, and cloud services.
• Administers Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Intune, and Active Directory environments.
• Develops and maintains cybersecurity practices, policies, and compliance standards.
• Oversees helpdesk operations to ensure timely and effective support across departments.
• Manages IT projects including system upgrades, hardware rollouts, and infrastructure improvements.
• Partners with leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Manages relationships with external vendors and oversee IT budgeting and licensing.
• Supports AEC software environments and network licensing systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent of 8 years of IT experience).
  7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Experience managing an IT function including budgets, strategic initiatives, and project management.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra ID, Intune, Active Directory.
• Experience managing network infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and multi-site environments.
• Proven experience leading cybersecurity initiatives and compliance frameworks (CMMC preferred).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical staff and executive leadership.
• Ability to travel between Southern and Central California offices (up to 20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure certifications or Microsoft certifications
• Experience supporting Egnyte
• Experience managing hybrid cloud environments
• PowerShell scripting experience
• Experience scaling IT operations in a growing organization
• Prior experience in an AEC or professional services environment

WE OFFER competitive salaries, excellent benefits package, and an active and positive team building, work environment.

Cannon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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