Associate IT Manager

Testronic•Kenner, LA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Associate IT Manager to support and lead day-to-day IT operations while developing and mentoring a team of IT Technicians. This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical support background who is ready to take the next step into leadership, training, and operational management. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication and coaching abilities to ensure efficient IT support delivery, continuous team development, and excellent service across the organisation.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in IT Support, Help Desk, or Systems Administration roles
Previous experience mentoring, training, or supervising junior technicians is highly desirable
Strong understanding of: Windows Operating Systems
Active Directory
Office 365 & Exchange
Networking concepts including VLANs and managed switches
VMware virtualisation
DNS, DHCP, and endpoint security
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical users
Strong problem-solving and organisational abilities
Ability to work independently while leading a collaborative support environment

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA and/or Microsoft MCSA certifications
Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Experience working in fast-paced, service-oriented IT environments

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and mentor IT Technicians in daily operational activities
Deliver ongoing coaching and training to improve technical knowledge, troubleshooting capability, and customer service skills
Assist in developing support staff
Promote best practices, accountability, and continuous improvement within the IT support team
Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions and document internal procedures and troubleshooting guides
Encourage professional development, certifications, and skills growth across the team
Oversee the IT Help Desk and ensure timely resolution of incidents and service requests
Prioritise and manage support tickets based on urgency and business impact
Respond to and resolve hardware, software, networking, and user access issues
Support workstation setups, hardware installations, user permissions, and software deployments
Escalate complex technical issues where appropriate while maintaining ownership through resolution
Ensure accurate logging and tracking of incidents within the helpdesk system
Maintain compliance with IT policies, change management procedures, and regulatory requirements
Support and maintain Windows operating systems, Active Directory, Office 365, Exchange, networking equipment, and virtualised environments
Assist with system upgrades, testing, configuration changes, and infrastructure improvements
Participate in project delivery and communicate progress, milestones, and risks effectively
Support backup systems, endpoint protection, firewalls, and network storage solutions