IT Manager

Responsibilities

Sentinel is seeking an IT Manager for one of its local customers. The IT Manager is responsible for managing and securing the organization’s network, risk management systems, and enterprise information. This role evaluates IT system performance to optimize operating costs and productivity while identifying and recommending system upgrades. The IT Manager builds and maintains strong relationships with external vendors and service providers, monitors infrastructure performance, and ensures the organization is prepared for IT security audits and investigations.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity for an onsite role in Chicago, IL.

• Minimum of 10 years of IT management experience overseeing infrastructure, security, systems, and technical operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., CompTIA Network+, Security+, CISSP, PMP, Microsoft certifications).
• Demonstrated experience leading IT projects, system upgrades, migrations, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and IT budgeting.
• Hands-on experience with network security, cybersecurity monitoring, and risk management frameworks.
• Experience providing senior-level escalation support and managing 24/7 operational expectations.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
• We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

Compensation Range:

IT Manager - $85,000-$110,000

What you get:

We offer weekly competitive pay, medical, dental, vision, 401K and more.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US.

We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL;
Phoenix, AZ.;
Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI;
Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen  commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

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