Contract IT Manager (3-Month Coverage)

EnergyX•Austin, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

Energy Exploration Technologies is seeking a contract IT Manager for a 3-month engagement to cover all IT operations. This is a hands-on, single-owner role responsible for helpdesk, identity and access, licensing, and vendor management for approximately 150 users across the US and Chile. On-call work is expected. Full-time and part-time options are available.

Requirements

5+ years in IT administration or IT management, including experience as the sole or lead IT owner at a company of 100-300 users.
Hands-on administration of Microsoft 365 (Entra ID, Intune, Teams) and Google Workspace.
Endpoint management: Windows and macOS provisioning, domain join, asset tracking.
Experience with physical security systems: keycard access control and IP cameras (Verkada or similar).
Working knowledge of networking (Ubiquiti or similar), DNS, and basic security hygiene, including phishing response.
Comfortable managing vendors, quotes, and purchase approvals against a budget.
Clear written reporting skills.
Ability to start within two weeks and ramp up in days, not weeks.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a remote international office.
Spanish proficiency.
Exposure to CMMC or NIST 800-171 compliance.
Support for industrial or engineering environments (plant sites, engineering software licensing, wellsite connectivity).

Responsibilities

Handle helpdesk and end-user support, including password resets, authenticator re-registration, laptop and peripheral issues, and meeting-room AV.
Manage the Genuity helpdesk queue, aiming to close 15-20 tickets per week.
Source, quote, and configure replacement hardware within budget guidance.
Provision and deprovision accounts across Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Administer physical access control, including keycards, badge numbers, badge photos, and door access.
Provide remote support to the Chile team.
Maintain the software license schedule for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and engineering licenses (SysCAD, MetSIM).
Manage vendor relationships and renewals.
Maintain office network and security cameras.
Support data-protection readiness.