Client Technology Manager

Atlas Technica•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Client Technology Manager to lead the technical relationship, service delivery experience, and technology direction for assigned clients. This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role responsible for understanding client business and technology needs, developing technology roadmaps, overseeing technical initiatives, managing escalations, and ensuring Atlas Technica consistently delivers a high-quality client experience. The Client Technology Manager also leads, coaches, and develops a team of Systems Engineers and Senior Systems Engineers responsible for the day-to-day support and technical execution of assigned client environments. This individual serves as the primary technical advisor to clients while providing leadership and direction to the engineers supporting them. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with excellent client relationship management, people leadership, communication, strategic thinking, and a customer-first approach.

Requirements

Significant experience in systems engineering, systems administration, technical support, infrastructure, or a related IT environment
Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, coaching, or managing technical teams
Experience managing client or customer relationships within a technical, professional services, MSP, or high-touch support environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise clients, manage expectations, lead escalations, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong experience designing, implementing, and supporting Microsoft 365 environments, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Intune, and Microsoft Entra ID
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, endpoint management, identity and access management, and related infrastructure technologies
Experience supporting endpoint protection, email security, MFA, and cybersecurity platforms such as Sophos, CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Cylance, Mimecast, Proofpoint, Duo, Okta, or similar solutions
Working knowledge of virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, or similar technologies
Strong networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, VPN, routing, switching, wireless networking, DMZ concepts, and firewall operations
Experience implementing or supporting enterprise networking equipment such as Palo Alto or Cisco firewalls, Cisco switches, Meraki, Ubiquiti, wireless access points, or similar infrastructure
Experience with Microsoft Azure or other public-cloud platforms, particularly from an architecture, implementation, migration, or operational-support perspective
Ability to create and maintain high-quality technical, procedural, client-environment, and operational documentation
Ability to perform the physical requirements necessary to support onsite IT operations, including occasionally lifting or carrying equipment up to approximately 23 kg (50 lbs), sitting or standing for extended periods, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and safely accessing workstations, equipment, and other onsite IT areas as required

Nice To Haves

Significant MSP experience, particularly with ConnectWise or similar service-management platforms
Financial services experience supporting hedge funds, private equity firms, investment managers, or similar organizations
Familiarity with financial market applications such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, FactSet, or Capital IQ
Significant Microsoft Azure experience
Scripting or automation experience with PowerShell, Infrastructure as Code, or similar technologies
Experience with identity, security, and collaboration platforms such as Google Workspace, Box, Dropbox, Duo, Okta, Mimecast, Proofpoint, or CrowdStrike
Experience supporting Citrix XenApp or similar virtual application platforms
Advanced exposure to storage, virtualization, and infrastructure technologies such as Nimble, Pure Storage, NetApp, Dell EMC, VMware, Hyper-V, or XenServer

Responsibilities

Own the technical relationship and serve as the primary technical point of contact for assigned clients
Develop and maintain client technology roadmaps aligned with business needs, security requirements, infrastructure maturity, operational risk, and Atlas Technica best practices
Provide oversight and consultative guidance across client technical projects, infrastructure improvements, solution recommendations, and technology initiatives
Proactively identify technical debt, security gaps, recurring issues, operational risks, and opportunities to improve stability, scalability, user experience, and client satisfaction
Manage client escalations by coordinating appropriate resources, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and ensuring timely resolution and follow-through
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Systems Engineers and Senior Systems Engineers through technical guidance, performance feedback, knowledge sharing, and professional development
Manage people-leadership responsibilities for assigned team members, including performance management, development planning, PTO and wellness approvals, and employee engagement
Monitor service delivery, ticket quality, SLA performance, client feedback, team productivity, and individual performance trends to maintain consistent support standards
Support structured career growth by identifying skill gaps, reinforcing technical standards, and creating development opportunities for team members
Partner with Project Engineering, Support leadership, and other internal teams to coordinate technical initiatives and improve the overall client experience
Participate in organizational initiatives focused on improving service delivery, technical standards, documentation, automation, client onboarding, processes, and technology