IT Manager at HomeWAV in St. Louis, MO

About HomeWAV

Founded in 2011, HomeWAV LLC has remained the industry leader in providing simple, secure inmate communication and technology solutions to correctional facilities across the country. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, HomeWAV’s all‑in-one patented platform offers video and voice calling, secure messaging, investigative tools, background filtering, tablet‑based access to education, entertainment, reentry resources, and more. Serving facilities in over 30 states, HomeWAV supports millions of users nationwide and reinvests in its purpose-built technology, upholding its pillars of Integrity, Innovation, and Impact to keep facilities safe and communities connected. For more information, visit HomeWAV at www.homewav.com and LinkedIn and Facebook.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking IT Manager to lead our internal IT operations and oversee our Tier 2 Technical Support team. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for employee technology, infrastructure, device management, and support for hardware deployed in customer facilities.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced technology environment, understands hybrid cloud and on-prem infrastructure, and can balance strategic planning with operational execution

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead & Develop Teams

• Manage, mentor, and coach IT and Tier 2 Technical Support team members.
• Build a culture centered on accountability, service quality, and operational excellence.
• Oversee ticket management, escalations, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Partner with the Tier 1 support team to ensure consistent troubleshooting processes and escalation procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Dispatch, Inventory, PMO, and Customer Support teams to ensure reliable service delivery.

Manage IT Infrastructure & Systems

• Oversee networks, servers, cloud services, endpoints, and collaboration platforms.
• Ensure reliable operation of employee technology including laptops, mobile devices, cloud services, and enterprise applications.
• Manage identity and access control systems (e.g., Azure AD/Entra ID, MFA, SSO).
• Ensure effective endpoint management, device security, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
• Maintain asset tracking and employee hardware procurement processes.

Support Field Technology & Product Deployment

• Lead Tier 2 support for communication technology installed in correctional facilities.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for complex hardware and infrastructure issues.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to support new deployments, integrations, and hardware revisions.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to enhance reliability and scalability.
• Support testing and validation of new hardware platforms and product features.

Enhance Security & Compliance

• Implement cybersecurity controls including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, and security monitoring.
• Maintain centralized systems monitoring and management of IT systems, endpoints, network infrastructure, and deployed devices to ensure consistent configuration, visibility, and operational control.
• Support incident response, security audits, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and industry best practices.

Drive Operational Excellence

• Establish and track SLAs, KPIs, and operational metrics for IT and Tier 2 support.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain processes through technical documentation, troubleshooting playbooks, and standardization procedures.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships and infrastructure tools.
• Provide regular reporting to leadership.

Plan for the Future

• Develop the IT operations roadmap aligned with company goals.
• Advise leadership on technology investments, innovation opportunities, and infrastructure risks.
• Manage relationships with internet service providers, hardware vendors, and security partners.
• Manage and forecast infrastructure budgets, capacity planning, and hardware refresh cycles.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) or more years managing IT infrastructure or advanced technical support environments.
• At least two (2) years leading technical teams.
• Experience supporting customer-facing technical support or escalation teams.
• Strong expertise in:
• • Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID
    • Microsoft 365 administration
    • Intune/Endpoint Manager
    • Microsoft Defender and modern endpoint protection
    • Networking concepts (routing, switching, VPNs, segmentation)
    • IT governance frameworks (e.g., ITIL)
    • Security or compliance environments (e.g., SOC 2)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in communication technology or telecommunications
• Experience with hardware deployed in customer/field environments
• Certifications: CCNA, CompTIA CySA+, CASP+, AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft Azure
• Experience with IoT or large-scale device deployments
• Experience supporting Android-based systems
• Experience building monitoring/observability platforms

WHAT WE OFFER

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options
• Maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 401(k) with company contribution
• PTO, paid holidays, and work‑life balance initiatives
• Training and career development opportunities
• Purpose-driven culture, team events, merchandise discounts, and gym membership discounts

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

HomeWAV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

DISCLAIMER

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.