IT Manager

Cannon Corp•San Luis Obispo, CA

22h

About The Position

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.

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%).

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.