What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Manager position at iStaff?
We’re seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead modernization efforts, transitioning the on-prem environment to cloud infrastructure while maintaining and optimizing day-to-day operations for a growing, Tampa-based advertising services organization.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the migration of legacy, on-premise systems into a scalable cloud-based infrastructure (AWS)
- Manage and support existing network, server, and application environments during the transition
- Oversee web servers, VPNs, and virtualized systems to ensure stability and performance
- Optimize and modernize data workflows, including improving frequency and reliability of data processing pipelines
- Support a hybrid infrastructure model while helping define and implement future-state architecture
- Utilize cloud services (e.g., serverless computing, storage, data processing, and warehousing tools) to improve scalability
- Manage technical projects and guide internal resources through implementation efforts
- Identify gaps in current systems and implement solutions to improve efficiency and reliability
What You'll Bring:
- 3–5 years of experience managing or leading a technical team in a small business environment
- Experience leading and supporting AWS cloud migrations from on-premise environments; familiarity with Terraform (IaC) and LocalStack is a plus
- Strong understanding of infrastructure, networking, and system administration in less structured environments
- Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing, automation, or ETL workflows
- Ability to work with or oversee development in languages such as Python or Go
- Familiarity with modern data platforms or workflow tools is a plus
- Experience supporting data integration projects preferred; exposure to tools like Airtable is a plus