Occupation
It Manager
An IT manager oversees an organization's technology infrastructure, leading teams responsible for network administration, cybersecurity, and cloud infrastructure on platforms like Azure or AWS. Sitting within the IT department, they set priorities, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure service delivery follows ITIL/IT service management best practices while providing team leadership to systems administrators and support staff. The role suits experienced technologists who have moved into people management while retaining hands-on technical credibility.
Duties & responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams of IT professionals across multiple technical areas
- Manage IT operations, vendor relationships, and technology budgets
- Design and implement infrastructure solutions aligned with business strategy
- Establish security protocols, identity management, and access controls
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and system implementations
- Oversee IT projects and initiatives that support organizational objectives
What It Manager roles involve, from employers’ own postings.
How much does an It Manager make?
Too few It Manager postings state pay to publish a median yet: 19 of 20 open roles do, and we wait for 25.
Who is hiring for It Manager roles?
20 open It Manager roles from 19 employers; the most at U.S. Army Cyber Command, Air Force District of Washington and Army National Guard Units.
From employers’ own postings, as of.
It Manager in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
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Open It Manager roles (20)
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Rock Island, IL · $125,776 – $189,610
This is a supervisory IT role managing a military network infrastructure division within the Department of Defense. It suits experienced IT professionals with a track record of leading teams, managing enterprise systems, and supporting complex command-and-control operations.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Patent and Trademark Office
Alexandria, VA · $143,913 – $187,903
This role leads the Transition Support Branch within the USPTO's IT organization, overseeing enterprise service desk operations and IT communications while driving process improvements through service management methodologies and emerging technologies. It suits someone with technical leadership experience who can mentor staff, champion automation and AI-enabled solutions, and coordinate reliable IT support for mission-critical systems across a large federal agency.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Fort Collins, CO · $126,797 – $182,316
This is a supervisory IT leadership role managing a federal agency's portfolio of technology investments and the teams that oversee them. It suits someone with substantial federal IT management experience who can handle budgeting, compliance, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning across a large organization.
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SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)
United States Fleet Forces Command
Norfolk, VA · $117,753 – $160,933
This federal role leads a Public Key Infrastructure team, overseeing PKI registration, training, and security audits while managing IT infrastructure and supervising staff performance. It suits someone with deep expertise in PKI systems and certificate authority operations who is ready to mentor others and handle complex compliance-driven technical work.
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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $107,428 – $144,481
This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Department of the Air Force Headquarters
Full-time · Fort Meade, Maryland · $132,751 – $172,578
This is a senior civilian leadership role overseeing IT and cybersecurity operations for an Air Force wing, managing engineering requirements, security posture, and budgets across a large organization. The position suits experienced IT professionals with program management expertise and a background in government systems or defense contracting.
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SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK)
Defense Information Systems Agency
Fort Meade, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
Supervisory role managing a network operations team within the U.S. Cyber Command's IT Services Division, requiring demonstrated leadership of IT staff and infrastructure projects. Suited for experienced network specialists ready to step into a management position with federal security responsibilities.
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SUPERVISORY IT SPEC (CUSTSPT) OBO-T32
Army National Guard Units
Madison, WI · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a supervisory IT customer support role in the Wisconsin Army National Guard where you'll oversee the service desk team and coordinate multi-tier technical assistance for military users. It suits experienced IT professionals who have managed support operations and want to lead a government team.
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Supervisory IT Specialist
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Washington, DC · $125,776 – $163,514
This role leads technical teams at the Veterans Affairs Office of Information and Technology, managing the design, development, and operation of mission-critical enterprise systems serving veterans. The position suits experienced IT leaders who can drive cloud-based system modernization, set technical strategy, and supervise both staff and vendor partnerships across complex data integration challenges.
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SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Air Force District of Washington
Andrews AFB, Maryland · $121,785 – $158,322
A first-level supervisory role in Air Force IT, overseeing branch operations, IT lifecycle management, and program delivery while leading nonsupervisory staff. Suited for experienced IT specialists seeking advancement into personnel management and strategic technology planning.
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Likely next role (3)
Where It Managers commonly go next: IT Director.
Associate Director- IT Commercial Field Sales Mobile Applications
Gilead Sciences
United States - California - Foster City · $195,670 – $253,220
This is a leadership position managing data and analytics solutions for a pharmaceutical company's commercial sales organization, directing teams across cloud platforms and vendor relationships. The role suits experienced IT leaders with pharma industry knowledge who can balance complex technical infrastructure with strategic business partnership.
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Director, IT
Life360
Full-time · Remote, USA · $167,000 – $245,000
Life360 is seeking a Director of IT to lead their IT Operations and Engineering teams across identity, endpoints, infrastructure, and collaboration services for a remote-first workforce of 500+ employees. This role suits an experienced technical leader who can scale IT operations with an engineering mindset, embed AI and automation throughout the function, and partner closely with security and leadership to build a modern, strategic IT organization.
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Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality
Gilead Sciences
Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $226,185 – $292,710
This director-level role leads Gilead's enterprise IT strategy and delivery for product lifecycle management and quality systems, overseeing SAP platforms and regulated manufacturing processes. It suits experienced IT leaders with deep SAP expertise and a track record of managing complex portfolios across life sciences organizations.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
Air National Guard Units
Meridian, MS · $89,508 – $116,362
This is a military technician role leading IT systems administration for the Mississippi National Guard's Air Operations Center, requiring active military membership and overseeing multi-platform server infrastructure, security, and disaster recovery.
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IT PROJECT MANAGER (SYSANALYSIS)
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA · $102,415 – $158,322
A federal IT project manager role leading software development initiatives for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, managing the full lifecycle from planning through delivery while serving as a technical liaison between stakeholders and senior leadership. The position suits experienced software project managers comfortable with Agile, DevSecOps practices, and federal compliance requirements who can translate complex operational needs into technical solutions.
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Technical Support Manager
Brookshire Grocery Company
Tyler, TX
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Software Development Manager
Cambria
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii · $111,119 – $144,457
This role manages secure communications infrastructure and cryptographic systems for submarine fleet operations, handling policy development and system administration for communications security across a large military organization. It suits experienced IT professionals comfortable working with classified systems, regulatory compliance, and high-stakes infrastructure where security decisions have organization-wide impact.
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IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION) (TITLE 32)
Army National Guard Units
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri · $76,573 – $99,550
A systems administration specialist in the Army National Guard's Intelligence Directorate who manages military intelligence networks, maintains administrator accounts, coordinates security updates, and provides technical support to ensure uninterrupted service across distributed units.
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IT Specialist (APPSW)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology, Department of Veterans Affairs
Full-time · Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas · $125,776 – $163,514
This senior IT role at the Department of Veterans Affairs oversees the development and deployment of software applications and systems, managing budgets, schedules, and contractor performance for large-scale initiatives. The position suits experienced project and program managers comfortable directing complex technical acquisitions and liaising between engineering teams and leadership.
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IT PROJECT MANAGER (INFOSEC)
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Indianapolis, IN · $93,400 – $121,422
This federal IT project manager role coordinates the selection, acquisition, and implementation of information systems and software for the Department of Defense's finance and accounting operations. It suits someone with experience managing IT development lifecycles who can work with government stakeholders to evaluate, propose, and oversee technology solutions.
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Senior IT Specialist (Project Manager)
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Rockville, MD · $169,279 – $197,200
A senior project management role overseeing large-scale IT initiatives and enterprise technology programs within a federal agency, suited for experienced IT professionals who can manage complex contracts, coordinate stakeholders, and translate strategic technology goals into operational execution.
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IT Specialist (Network Services)
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Fort Huachuca, AZ · $91,205 – $124,649
This is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service network role at Fort Huachuca that involves coordinating service interruptions, translating requirements into network specifications, and configuring systems to support Army LAN/WAN infrastructure. The position suits experienced IT professionals with hands-on network management experience who can work with classified networks and represent the office in technical meetings.
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Employers hiring It Managers
19 in total, most open roles first.
- UCU.S. Army Cyber Command2 roles
- AW
- AU
Biogen1 role- BCBlank Street Coffee1 role
- DS
- DA
- DADefense Media Activity1 role