<p>The Manager of Information Technology will own and oversee internal IT operations and infrastructure while strengthening the firm’s cybersecurity posture in partnership with an outsourced vCISO provider. Reporting to the Head of AI & Technology Solutions, this role sits within the AI & Technology Solutions team and partners closely with Product and Data leadership to align IT systems with future workflows and AI initiatives.</p><p>This position is central to building a modern, reliable, and secure technology environment that enables seamless collaboration and world-class user experience. The firm operates on a hybrid model, with a strong preference for spending at least three days per week in the Chicago office in coordination with leadership.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p><br></p><p>Elevate Internal Technology Experience</p><ul><li>Significantly improve internal satisfaction with technology and tech support</li><li>Ensure team members feel supported, empowered, and unencumbered by avoidable technical issues</li><li>Collect and act on ongoing feedback to continuously improve the user experience</li></ul><p>Manage Managed Service Provider (MSP)</p><ul><li>Oversee the firm’s MSP and ensure SLAs are consistently met or exceeded</li><li>Drive a high-touch, white-glove support culture</li><li>Own vendor contracts and renewals across hardware, software, cybersecurity, and IT services</li><li>Hold MSP and security partners accountable through structured performance reviews</li><li>Lead quarterly MSP and vCISO alignment sessions</li><li>Step in hands-on when needed to expedite resolutions or validate MSP work</li></ul><p>Own IT Infrastructure</p><ul><li>Manage hardware lifecycle planning, procurement, and inventory</li><li>Coordinate onboarding and offboarding in partnership with HR and external partners</li><li>Administer core platforms including Google Workspace, Slack, Box, Microsoft 365, and other key applications</li><li>Ensure strong identity and access management through Okta</li><li>Oversee JAMF or Intune policies with MSP support</li><li>Maintain accurate internal documentation, runbooks, and system records</li><li>Handle escalated troubleshooting as needed</li></ul><p>Cybersecurity Leadership</p><ul><li>Serve as the internal point of contact for information security</li><li>Conduct basic internal checks including device compliance, MFA enforcement, and endpoint security</li><li>Partner with vCISO providers on threat monitoring, SIEM/log reviews, risk and vulnerability assessments, and incident response planning</li><li>Support evaluation and selection of vCISO partners</li><li>Ensure clear alignment and execution of security responsibilities across vendors</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><em>The salary range for this position is $75,000-$80,000 and it comes with benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance. To apply to this hybrid role please send your resume to [email protected]</em></p><p><br></p><p>You don't have to be a 'people person' to want to work for a company that prioritize cultivating a healthy work environment for their employees while emphasizing the importance of a work-life balance. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for providing lead accounting support for our accounting function. This position contributes to our financial health through responsibilities that include: lead for new contract setup; accounts receivable lead for the company, and accounting system and work process training for the accounting and payroll team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities and core functional areas</strong></p><ul><li>New contract setup and maintenance in our accounting systems including dissemination of new contract info to the rest of the accounting team.</li><li>Responsibility for centralized system-wide accounts receivable, ensuring that invoicing and receivable functions are administered with best practices.</li><li>In collaboration with the accounting manager, provide budget system inputting and reporting, as well as updates as needed.</li><li>Liaison between internal program managers, billing departments and government contract managers.</li><li>Responsibility for accounting and reporting for joint venture and sub-contractor partnerships, ensuring that timely payable and receivable processes occur, in close cross-functional working relationship with the Finance Manager.</li><li>Prepare documents for auditing as needed. Identify and prevent gaps in processing using technology, team-based work processes and the use of reporting.</li><li>Provide excellent customer service and follow up, both internally to MEL and externally with our outside partners.</li><li>Using our financial systems, Excel and other accounting tools and software, analyze trends and create reports as needed.</li><li>Other projects as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>
