IT Manager at PALACIOS MARINE INDUSTRIAL COATINGS – Victoria, Texas

Palacios Marine & Industrial is seeking an IT Manager to lead IT operations across a multi-site environment supporting offices and remote job sites.

This is a player-coach role requiring both leadership and hands-on technical capability. The position is responsible for managing day-to-day operations, leading a small team, driving projects, and maintaining a strong cybersecurity posture while improving how IT supports the business.

The role includes hands-on involvement, travel to field locations as needed, and responsiveness outside of standard hours when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily IT operations across multiple locations
• Manage and develop a small IT team (2–3 direct reports)
• Set priorities for help desk, equipment requests, and ongoing support
• Serve as escalation point for technical and operational issues
• Oversee hybrid infrastructure including ADDS, Entra (Azure AD), and Microsoft 365
• Manage endpoint tools, security platforms, and system performance
• Lead and execute multiple IT projects, including ongoing migrations and system implementations
• Establish and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and practices to protect company systems and data
• Coordinate with MSP and vendors to ensure performance and accountability
• Manage IT budget execution and identify cost efficiencies
• Provide hands-on support and travel to job sites as needed

• 7+ years of IT experience with leadership responsibilities
• Experience in multi-site or distributed environments
• Strong experience with ADDS, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft 365
• Experience with endpoint management and cybersecurity tools and practices
• Proven ability to manage projects and operational workloads
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance leadership and hands-on responsibilities

Work Expectations

• Salaried leadership role responsible for maintaining reliable IT operations
• Availability outside standard hours when needed for critical issues
• Travel to job sites on an as-needed basis
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving, evolving environment

Additional Information

• Environment includes ongoing infrastructure and system transformation
• Compensation aligned with experience and capability

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies in connection with this posting. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered the property of the company and no fees will be paid.

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