IT Manager

Founded in 2011, HomeWAV LLC has remained the industry leader in providing simple, secure inmate communication and technology solutions to correctional facilities across the country. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, HomeWAV’s all‑in‑one patented platform offers video and voice calling, secure messaging, investigative tools, background filtering, tablet‑based access to education, entertainment, reentry resources, and more. Serving facilities in over 30 states, HomeWAV supports millions of users nationwide and reinvests in its purpose‑built technology, upholding its pillars of Integrity, Innovation, and Impact to keep facilities safe and communities connected.

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We are seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking IT Manager to lead our internal IT operations and oversee our Tier 2 Technical Support team. This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for employee technology, infrastructure, device management, and support for hardware deployed in customer facilities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced technology environment, understands hybrid cloud and on‑prem infrastructure, and can balance strategic planning with operational execution.

• Manage, mentor, and coach IT and Tier 2 Technical Support team members.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, service quality, and operational excellence.
• Oversee ticket management, escalations, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Partner with the Tier 1 support team to ensure consistent troubleshooting processes and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Engineering, Dispatch, Inventory, PMO, and Customer Support teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

• Oversee networks, servers, cloud services, endpoints, and collaboration platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation of employee technology including laptops, mobile devices, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Manage identity and access control systems (e.g., Azure AD/Entra , MFA, SSO).
• Ensure effective endpoint management, device security, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain asset tracking and employee hardware procurement processes.

• Lead Tier 2 support for communication technology installed in correctional facilities.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex hardware and infrastructure issues.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to support new deployments, integrations, and hardware revisions.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Support testing and validation of new hardware platforms and product features.

• Implement cybersecurity controls including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Maintain centralized systems monitoring and management of IT systems, endpoints, network infrastructure, and deployed devices to ensure consistent configuration, visibility, and operational control.
• Support incident response, security audits, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry best practices.

• Establish and track SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics for IT and Tier 2 support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain processes through technical documentation, troubleshooting playbooks, and standardization procedures.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships and infrastructure tools.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership.

• Develop the IT operations roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Advise leadership on technology investments, innovation opportunities, and infrastructure risks.
• Manage relationships with internet service providers, hardware vendors, and security partners.
• Manage and forecast infrastructure budgets, capacity planning, and hardware refresh cycles.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science,…