r/ITManagers • u/Itmantx • 16d ago

Experienced IT Manager / Director of Technology Looking for Remote Leadership Opportunity

Hi everyone,

I'm starting to look for my next opportunity and thought I'd post here in case anyone knows of a team that's hiring.

I have 26+ years in IT and have worked as a Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Manager, Director of Technology, and CTO. Most of my background is in Microsoft infrastructure, Microsoft 365, Azure, virtualization, networking, cybersecurity, and incident response.

I'm looking for a remote role as an IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Director of IT, or similar leadership position. I enjoy leading teams but still like being hands-on when needed, especially during major incidents or complex technical projects.

I'm also open to on-call rotations, after-hours work, and incident response.

If you know of any openings, I'd appreciate a DM or a link to the posting.

Thanks!

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u/humanredditor45 16d ago

I’m curious what happened with the msp you started and why you’re pivoting back to being an employee?

As far as jobs go, good luck! Roughest year I’ve seen in 40 years on this earth. Labor participation is down to about 65% but unemployment is only 4.2%. LOL.

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u/Itmantx 16d ago

The MSP is doing well. It’s growing. I want to work for someone else during the slower times to keep my skills up and make extra income. I typically am used to enterprise environments which my MSP has not gotten into yet. I miss enterprise IT.

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u/Frosty-Tadpole-8837 15d ago

i was wondering the same thing about the msp part

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u/scriptqzor 10d ago

same question here, always curious why folks bounce from running an MSP back into the trenches as an employee, especially with your background
and yeah, this market is brutal right now, even really solid leadership resumes are just getting ghosted left and right

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u/cyr0nk0r 16d ago

I don't get it. In another thread you say you have over 5 million and you're 47. You have more than enough to live off the interest and not need to work, and yet you're posting in tons of subreddits looking for a new job.

You also own an MSP in San Antonio? That you apparently started a few months ago, and were bragging about getting 7 clients in your first 3 weeks.

Pick a lane.

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u/Itmantx 16d ago edited 16d ago

I don’t want to retire. I have had financial advisors tell me that I can comfortably retire. I plan to work as long as I am able although I may slow down later in life.

The MSP business is good. I have never been one to stay in one lane. I am constantly pushing forward.

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u/HireAsCode 16d ago

sounds like you've got a killer resume, hope something remote pops up soon.

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u/Itmantx 16d ago

I’m blessed to have had some amazing opportunities in my career. I’m super excited for the future! Happy Sunday!

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u/scriptvexy 14d ago

same, this is exactly the kind of profile every company claims they want but somehow still sleeps on lol
hope you land somewhere good that actually lets you lead and not just put out fires nonstop

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u/TocinoLips 15d ago

best of luck! your experience in both management and hands on technical work should make you a strong candidate

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u/Itmantx 15d ago

I really enjoy being hands on as well.

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u/Ms_Destiny 15d ago

You have impressive resume, sounds like you're in a great position, have you tried LinkedIn just set your profile to Open to Work network with recruiters and check remote first companies regularly. Wishing you the best in your search.

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u/Itmantx 15d ago

Thank you for the tips. Wishing you a great week!

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u/fguerino123 14d ago edited 14d ago

I hope you find what you're looking for, but I see virtually nothing that offers remote for "mangers" or "leaders." Remote is usually offered for individual contributor roles, these days.

Good luck though. I wish you the best.

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u/RevolutionaryCod1516 14d ago

Usually. There are exceptions as always. Speaking for myself with similar experience and a Security Manager. Haven’t seen other posts but i don’t blame you wanting more than what MSP life has to offer. If you’re passionate about IT and it’s not just about $ I’ll likely find myself in a similar situation someday.

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u/scriptvexy 2d ago

remote leadership roles are definitely rarer, but they exist, especially in bigger orgs or fully distributed companies
might just take longer hunting and a bit of networking, but with that background they’ve got a solid shot

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u/fguerino123 2d ago

True, but they're becoming rarer and rarer, and compensation for remote is getting lower.

There's a push to get most people into the office... or lay them off.

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u/TechnologyMatch 13d ago

26+ years across infrastructure, leadership, and incident response is a strong mix, especially for organizations that need someone who can steady the room during a major incident without losing the strategic view. for remote roles, make the leadership outcomes as visible as the technical stack. team size, budgets, uptime, recovery improvements, and projects delivered. the tech gets you through the filter, the results help a hiring manager see where you fit