Infrastructure Manager

Technical Recruiter at Ledgent Technology

Position Title: Technology Manager - Security focused

Employment Type: Direct Hire - W2, No C2C or third party vendors at this time

Work Schedule: Onsite (4-5 days) in Eden Prairie, MN

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Position Overview

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Manager is a dual‑domain leadership and technical role responsible for securing, maintaining, and optimizing the organization's enterprise infrastructure while developing and executing a comprehensive cybersecurity program. This position blends hands‑on network and systems engineering with oversight of cybersecurity strategies, compliance initiatives, and risk management.

The ideal candidate has strong experience with enterprise networking, Microsoft cloud/on‑prem systems, and cybersecurity frameworks. This role is designed for a technically strong infrastructure leader who can guide cyber initiatives, manage security operations, and elevate the organization's compliance posture (SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, UK DPA 2018, NIST CSF 2.0, etc.).

Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Security Program Management

• Define, implement, and continuously enhance the organization's cybersecurity strategy and roadmap.
• Establish long‑term vision for data protection, threat mitigation, and resilience across all systems and networks.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives in alignment with business goals and emerging threats.

Infrastructure & Technical Operations (Hands‑On)

• Design, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, wireless, VPN).
• Manage Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file/print services.
• Support and administer Microsoft 365 and Azure (AAD, Exchange Online, Intune, Conditional Access).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Support virtualization platforms (VMware, Hyper‑V) and endpoint management systems (Intune, SCCM, etc.).

Risk Management & Security Engineering

• Identify and assess cybersecurity risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps across systems and infrastructure.
• Implement and manage security controls such as EDR, SIEM, IDS/IPS, MFA, network segmentation, encryption, and DLP.
• Collaborate with teams to execute vulnerability assessments, patch management, and system hardening.
• Apply security best practices and cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.

Compliance, Governance & Audit Management

• Oversee and manage compliance with SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, UK DPA 2018, and other global frameworks.
• Lead audit planning, evidence collection, remediation activities, and correspondence with external assessors.
• Maintain policies, standards, and documentation required for regulatory compliance and certification readiness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain an enterprise incident response plan.
• Lead incident investigation, threat response, containment, and recovery activities.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning, testing, and ongoing improvement.

Security Awareness & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Lead organization‑wide cybersecurity training and awareness programs.
• Collaborate with IT, compliance, legal, and executive teams to align security priorities with business needs.
• Communicate risk, progress, and incidents to leadership in clear, actionable terms.

Vendor & Third‑Party Security

• Evaluate and monitor the security posture of third‑party vendors and integration partners.
• Incorporate supplier risk into broader cybersecurity and procurement processes.

Budget & Resource Management

• Manage cybersecurity and infrastructure budgets, tools, and resource allocations.
• Recommend technology investments to optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Certifications strongly recommended:
  CISSP
  , CISM
  , CGEIT
  , or equivalent.
• Organization will fund additional security certification upon successful completion of the contract period (if applicable).

Professional Experience

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, covering…