We are looking for an IT Manager/Director to provide hands-on technical support while helping shape day-to-day technology operations in California. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving frontline IT issues, coordinating a small support team, and building toward a broader leadership role. The position combines user support, infrastructure oversight, and practical administration across core business systems and office technology.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee daily IT support activities, ensuring employees receive timely assistance with account access, password issues, hardware requests, and general technical problems.<br>• Coordinate the work of a three-person IT team, helping prioritize tasks, maintain service quality, and improve operational coverage.<br>• Manage onboarding technology needs by sourcing and preparing laptops and related equipment for new team members.<br>• Provide direct system administration support across platforms such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Active Directory, and Salesforce.<br>• Serve as the local technical lead for basic network troubleshooting, including hands-on support for connectivity and infrastructure issues.<br>• Support the operation of two colocation data center environments, helping maintain reliability and continuity for key systems.<br>• Maintain hardware, software, and user configurations to keep business technology secure, organized, and functional.<br>• Contribute to IT process improvement and gradually take on broader leadership responsibilities as the role evolves.