Logan Simpson Design

Information Technology Leader

Logan Simpson Design$100K — $135K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of IT service/management experience in small/mid-sized organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
  • Strong technical knowledge of Windows 10 and Office 365
  • Experience with Cato, Sophos Firewall, and VMWare
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven leadership maturity aligned with firm values
  • Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage the firm's IT infrastructure
  • Oversee maintenance of IT systems and install software upgrades
  • Manage hardware, software inventory, and licensing compliance
  • Research and evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements
  • Participate in developing and implementing IT policies and training
  • Supervise and mentor a small IT team
  • Manage special projects, including CMMC certification

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with firm match
  • Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year
  • Support for professional development and conferences
  • Wellness program with annual Wellness Bucks allowance
  • Flexible work schedules and hybrid arrangements
Full Job Description
The Opportunity:

We have an immediate opening for a regular full-time Information Technology (IT) Leader to work a hybrid remote schedule based out of our downtown Tempe, AZ office. This role will play an important part in our innovation-focused firm, while helping guide an emerging team and providing an opportunity for continued leadership development.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and oversee the firm's IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cybersecurity, storage and backup devices, data centers, and phone systems.
  • Oversee maintenance of all aspects of the firm's IT infrastructure, including performing and coordinating routine maintenance and repair on computer systems and installing and testing software upgrades, new technology equipment, and all changes to existing technology.
  • Manages hardware, software, and software license inventories and compliance with software licensing requirements.
  • Researches and evaluates new technologies, systems, hardware, software, equipment, and associated costs, and recommends improvements to firm systems as needed.
  • Participates in IT policy and procedure development, documentation, implementation, and associated training presentations to staff.
  • Supervises and mentors the technical and professional development of an emerging team of 1-3 IT staff members.
  • Manages special projects including CMMC certification.
  • Works with business line leads and project leads to implement innovative technology.


What You'll Bring:
  • 10+ years of IT service/management experience, preferably overseeing (or with exposure to) a small/mid-sized organization's full IT infrastructure.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent professional experience preferred.
  • Demonstrates strong technical knowledge of Windows 10, Office 365 and other Microsoft Products (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune).
  • Experience and strong knowledge of Cato, Sophos Firewall, VMWare, Entra ID (Azure AD), and Kase ticketing system.
  • Strong knowledge of VPN, SAN, routers, switches, firewalls, and Terminal Server.
  • Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Leadership maturity and dedication to alignment with firm values.
  • Strong discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Strong work ethic and ability to handle multiple tasks and adjust to evolving changes in priorities.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Technology certificates a plus.
  • Experience developing and executing a multi-year IT strategic roadmap aligned with business growth and organizational objectives.
  • Experience leading cybersecurity governance and compliance initiatives (e.g., CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST), including audit oversight and risk management.
  • Experience managing IT budgets, capital planning, and enterprise vendor negotiations across a multi-office environment.
  • Experience presenting technology strategy, risk posture, and major initiatives to executive leadership shareholders.
  • Experience building, mentoring, and scaling IT teams, including implementing structured performance management and succession planning.
  • Experience leading enterprise-wide modernization efforts such as cloud migration, digital transformation, automation, or AI governance initiatives.
  • Experience designing and overseeing formal Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and incident response programs.


What We Offer:
  • Compensation - This is a full-time position paid on a salaried basis between $100,000 - $135,000 annually, depending on experience and education.
  • Benefits - A comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision plans, paid Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage, a 401(k) with a firm match, and a robust Employee Assistance Program with free counseling and mental health services.
  • Time Off - Paid Time Off starting at 18 days per year available as accrued, plus 9 paid holidays.
  • Professional Development - Support for professional conferences and trainings, internal leadership development and innovation program, tuition reimbursement, bonus programs for peer-reviewed publications and academic achievements, and work on a variety of interesting projects.
  • Perks - Wellness program with $125 annual Wellness Bucks allowance, paid Costco memberships, Babies-at-Work program, paid parking, and paid public transit costs.
  • Flexible Work Schedules - Hybrid work schedule allowing for 2 days of remote work per week depending on the position, plus flexible schedules such as 4 x 10, 9 x 80, or 4 ½ day schedules.


If interested, please apply and include a resume and a cover letter.

To learn more about our firm culture and the work we do, check us out on social media:

LinkedIn - Instagram - Facebook - Our Website

About Logan Simpson Design

Logan Simpson Design is a full-service environmental planning, landscape architecture, and civil engineering firm. The company was founded in 1990 and has since grown to become a leading provider of environmental consulting services in the western United States. Logan Simpson Design has completed projects for a wide range of clients, including federal, state, and local government agencies, private developers, and nonprofit organizations. The company is committed to providing innovative and sustainable solutions that balance economic, social, and environmental considerations.
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Size
150 employees
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Founded
1990

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