Information Technology & Security Manager

Role: IT & Security Operations Manager
Location: Onsite, Northern New Jersey area (commutable to NYC)
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Work Setup: Onsite Monday-Friday

A growing organization in a regulated industry is seeking an IT & Security Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day technology operations and maintain a secure, compliant environment. This role manages a small onsite technical team, ensuring that infrastructure, systems, and controls operate efficiently, securely, and in alignment with business needs.

• Lead daily IT operations, including user support, systems upkeep, network reliability, and endpoint performance.
• Implement and maintain security, privacy, and compliance controls consistent with internal and industry standards.
• Coordinate readiness efforts for audits and assessments, including documentation, evidence gathering, and remediation tracking.
• Administer and oversee identity management, access control, and endpoint monitoring tools.
• Develop and update operating procedures, technical standards, and process documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to report on technology performance, risk posture, and compliance progress.
• Guide and mentor IT staff, setting priorities and ensuring service-level commitments are met.

• 5-10 years of experience in IT operations or infrastructure management, with prior leadership of a small technical team.
• Hands‑on experience managing or maintaining compliance-related processes and security controls.
• Strong understanding of identity management, network connectivity, system reliability, and data protection practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders.
• Authorized to work in environments requiring elevated trust or security clearance.

• Experience supporting organizations in regulated or certification‑driven industries.
• Familiarity with enterprise tools for user management, endpoint security, or help desk operations.
• Background developing or maintaining operational documentation and support playbooks.

• Competitive compensation and a full suite of benefits.
• A high‑impact leadership role with visibility across departments.
• Clear advancement path toward senior technology and security management.
• Opportunity to strengthen operational excellence and organizational resilience.

Determining compensation for this role at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, and other business and organizational needs. The salary range is noted in this job posting, and the individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact  .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.