Manager IT Ops and End User Support

Santa Monica, CA, 90401

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Type: Direct Placement

Reference ID: 32771228

Date Posted: 08/10/2026



Apply now: Manager, IT Operations & End User Support, location is Onsite (Santa Monica, CA). The start date is ASAP for this permanent position.

Job Title: Manager, IT Operations & End User Support
Location-Type: Onsite (Santa Monica, CA)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $200,000 – $225,000 annually
Benefits: Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a hands-on Manager, IT Operations & End User Support to lead end-user support operations while remaining actively involved in technical troubleshooting and service delivery. This individual will oversee the IT support team, optimize ticket management processes, support identity and endpoint management, and ensure exceptional technology experiences for internal business users across multiple office locations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Manage and optimize the Zendesk ticketing platform, ensuring ticket queues are actively triaged and resolved.
  • Serve as the Tier 2 escalation point for complex technical issues.
  • Lead and mentor a growing end-user support team while remaining hands-on technically.
  • Administer Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and Okta environments.
  • Manage user provisioning, permissions, and identity access management.
  • Support Windows and macOS environments across multiple office locations.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking, and endpoint issues.
  • Develop and enforce endpoint management policies through Intune.
  • Support internal business users including executive leadership, finance, legal, accounting, and investment teams.
  • Partner with infrastructure and security teams to improve operational efficiency.
  • Drive continuous improvements to IT service delivery and user satisfaction.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 6–8 years of IT support or IT operations experience.
  • 1–2 years of people management experience while remaining hands-on technically.
  • Private Equity / Venture Capital industry experience or Law firm IT support experience.
  • Experience managing enterprise end-user support for 200 users.
  • Experience supporting multiple office locations (national or global).
  • Strong experience with:
    • Zendesk
    • Microsoft 365
    • Azure
    • Intune
    • Okta / Identity & Access Management
  • Experience supporting both Windows and macOS environments.
  • Basic networking troubleshooting experience.
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ITIL certification or ITIL service management experience.
  • CrowdStrike administration/support.
  • IT infrastructure support experience.
  • Strong networking background.
  • Experience supporting AI platforms or AI-focused users (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot).
  • Computer Science degree.

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