Information Technology Security Manager

Detechtion Technologies™ is the leading provider of Industrial IoT and mobile applications enabling the digital oilfield. Our Enalysis®, Enbase®, and Fieldlink™ product lines offer innovative solutions across chemical injection, compression, and production operations. Through our Monitor, Protect, Control, Optimize™

approach, we empower customers to automate assets using a single hardware platform. Today, more than 100 customers and thousands of users trust Detechtion to monitor and manage over 10,000 assets worldwide.

Position Summary

The IT & Security Manager will lead both technology operations and cybersecurity functions across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring reliable IT services, secure infrastructure, and proactive defense against evolving threats. In addition to managing day-to-day IT operations, the IT & Security Manager will establish and oversee a security operations framework, driving initiatives in monitoring, incident response, compliance, and user awareness. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong leadership, enabling business continuity, safeguarding company assets, and supporting a productive and secure work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Operations Management

- Lead desktop support and help desk functions, ensuring timely resolution of IT issues.

- Manage employee onboarding and offboarding, including account provisioning and access controls.

- Oversee hardware and software procurement, inventory, and lifecycle management.

- Troubleshoot and resolve system, hardware, and connectivity issues.

Infrastructure & Cloud Administration

- Administer and support Office 365, SharePoint, Azure, and related services.

- Manage DNS, VPN, and identity/access management.

- Ensure high availability, scalability, and reliability of IT infrastructure.

IT Security & SOC Functions

- Establish and manage a Security Operations framework to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.

- Oversee endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.

- Lead incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and post-mortem analysis.

- Manage vulnerability assessments, patch management, and remediation plans.

- Monitor security logs, alerts, and events through SIEM platforms.

- Drive user awareness training and enforce security policies.

- Collaborate with leadership on compliance initiatives (ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, etc.).

Strategic IT & Security Leadership

- Partner with executives to align IT and security strategies with business goals.

- Develop roadmaps for infrastructure growth, resilience, and cyber defense.

- Recommend technology investments and lead implementation of new security tools.

- Serve as primary contact for audits, penetration tests, and regulatory assessments.

Other Duties & Projects

- Manage IT-related projects, upgrades, and organizational initiatives as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience

- 5-7 years of IT operations and infrastructure management.

- 3–5 years of direct cybersecurity or SOC-related experience.

- Proven track record in managing hybrid cloud environments (Office 365, SharePoint, Azure).

- Hands-on experience with identity and access management, DNS, VPN, and endpoint security tools.

- Experience leading IT incident response and security event monitoring.

Technical Skills

- Proficiency with Microsoft cloud platforms (Azure AD, Intune, M365 administration).

- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and VPNs.

- Familiarity with SIEM platforms, EDR solutions, and vulnerability management tools.

- Ability to implement and maintain security controls in alignment with compliance standards (SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).

- Exposure to scripting and automation (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) a plus.

Preferred Certifications

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert.

- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA Security+. - CompTIA Network+ or equivalent networking certification.

- Additional security operations certifications (e.g., GIAC, CEH) are a strong plus.

Personal Characteristics

- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

- Demonstrated ability to balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term strategic initiatives.

Why Join Us?

- We enable our customers to do more with less through intelligent automation.

- Our customer base is growing, driven by strong industry demand.

- We’ve made significant investments in digital marketing to expand our reach and influence.

- Detechtion remains a pioneer and stable leader in the digital oilfield space.

Equal Opportunity Statement

- We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Work Authorization Requirement

- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Please note that we do offer sponsorship for employment visas, nor provide assistance with visa sponsorship.

Privacy Statement

- Detechtion takes security & data privacy very seriously. We will never request financial information of any kind via email, private text message or direct message on any social medial platform or job board. Furthermore, we will never send a candidate a check for equipment or request any type of payment during the job application process. If you have experienced any of the above, please contact hr@detechtion.com to report fraud.

Disclaimer

- Please note that we are not accepting solicitations from recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our application process. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment agencies or third parties will not be considered, and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited submissions.