Information Technology Manager

CFS

Bakersfield, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$105,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budgeting, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Establish Priorities, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Windows Server, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Software Licenses, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Virtualization, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
6 days ago

IT Manager


Location: Bakersfield, CA (Onsite)
Salary: $105,000-120,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire | Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits | 401(k) | Profit Sharing | PTO


About the Opportunity


Our client is a well-established, family-owned manufacturing company with a global footprint and a strong reputation for innovation and operational excellence. They are seeking an IT Manager to lead their local IT operations in a true working manager capacity.


This role is ideal for someone who enjoys staying hands-on technically while leading a small team. You'll spend roughly 50% of your time managing, mentoring, and developing a team of two IT professionals, and 50% providing technical leadership by supporting infrastructure, resolving complex issues, and driving technology initiatives. If you're looking for a role where you can influence IT strategy without giving up the technical work you enjoy, this is an excellent opportunity.


Why Join?



  • Join a financially stable, growing manufacturing organization with a family-oriented culture

  • High-visibility role with the opportunity to shape the company's technology direction

  • Enjoy a true working manager position that keeps you both technically engaged and involved in leadership

  • Competitive compensation, excellent benefits, 401(k), profit sharing, and generous paid time off


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of two IT professionals while fostering a collaborative, customer-focused culture

  • Provide hands-on support for the organization's network, servers, infrastructure, systems, and end-user technology

  • Serve as the technical escalation point for complex infrastructure and operational issues

  • Plan, prioritize, and execute IT projects, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements

  • Oversee system performance, network reliability, cybersecurity, backups, and disaster recovery

  • Balance day-to-day operational support with long-term technology planning and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Partner with business leaders and IT teams across multiple locations to standardize processes and deliver scalable technology solutions

  • Manage vendor relationships, hardware lifecycle, software licensing, and IT budgeting


Qualifications



  • 3+ years of experience leading or supervising an IT team

  • Strong hands-on background supporting enterprise infrastructure, networking, Windows servers, virtualization, and end-user technologies

  • Proven ability to balance technical responsibilities with team leadership and project management

  • Experience leading infrastructure upgrades, implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives

  • Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

  • Ability to travel occasionally to support other company locations


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/