Systems Manager Jobs
Systems Manager jobs are open across technology, healthcare, government, and financial services, at every level from entry-level analyst to senior and director, with specializations in IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and operations management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
Find Systems Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 1,672+ Systems Manager jobs
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- 5 years of experience managing physical security technology projects (such as enterprise access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems, and physical barriers) from design through to deployment and commissioning.
- Experience in technical program management leading cross-functional teams in a global or regional environment, specifically within logistics, warehousing, or industrial settings.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end security procurement, contract bid packages, and working directly with major external security systems integrators and equipment manufacturers.
About the job
Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.
Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage projects of various size and scope, identifying future opportunities, improving processes and driving the technical directions of your programs.
As a Technical Program Manager for Specialized Infrastructure Security Systems, you will be responsible for the design, standardization, and implementation of physical security systems across Google's specialized, modular, and distributed technical infrastructure footprint. Operating within the ASSET (Automation, Systems, Standards, Engineering and Technology) organization, this role requires strong technical program management experience combined with deep domain expertise in mission-critical physical security engineering, systems integration, and rapid-deployment architectures.
You will lead end-to-end physical security design reviews, standardize modular security packages, and manage testing and commissioning across facility archetypes, including leased, co-location, lab, and modular environments. You will collaborate closely with internal infrastructure partners, hardware engineering teams, network specialists, security operations, and external systems integrators to ensure that physical security deployments align with global security policies, meet rigorous industry compliance standards, and scale efficiently to support rapid infrastructure growth.
US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Develop, standardize, and maintain modular physical security design templates, division 28 technical specifications, and tiered security packages to accelerate deployment and ensure compliance across all facility archetypes.
- Lead the end-to-end deployment of physical security technologies at specialized infrastructure, managing the full project lifecycle from initial IFC design through installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Manage global security bid packages, author technical scopes of work, evaluate RFPs, and direct external security systems integrators to maximize cost efficiency and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate the integration of access control, video surveillance, and advanced analytics with enterprise networks and Security Operations Centers (SOC) while partnering with engineering and facilities teams to resolve technical dependencies.
- Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and supply-chain risks, ensuring all physical security deployments satisfy internal governance frameworks, operational boundaries, and external audit requirements.
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Kirkland, WA, USA; Atlanta, GA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Addison, TX, USA; New York, NY, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience in program management.
- 5 years of experience managing physical security technology projects (such as enterprise access control, CCTV, intrusion detection systems, and physical barriers) from design through to deployment and commissioning.
- Experience in technical program management leading cross-functional teams in a global or regional environment, specifically within logistics, warehousing, or industrial settings.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5 years of experience managing cross-functional or cross-team projects.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end security procurement, contract bid packages, and working directly with major external security systems integrators and equipment manufacturers.
About the job
Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenges we face daily. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders. You're equally at home explaining your team's analyses and recommendations to executives as you are discussing the technical trade-offs in product development with engineers.
Using your extensive technical and leadership expertise, you manage projects of various size and scope, identifying future opportunities, improving processes and driving the technical directions of your programs.
As a Technical Program Manager for Specialized Infrastructure Security Systems, you will be responsible for the design, standardization, and implementation of physical security systems across Google's specialized, modular, and distributed technical infrastructure footprint. Operating within the ASSET (Automation, Systems, Standards, Engineering and Technology) organization, this role requires strong technical program management experience combined with deep domain expertise in mission-critical physical security engineering, systems integration, and rapid-deployment architectures.
You will lead end-to-end physical security design reviews, standardize modular security packages, and manage testing and commissioning across facility archetypes, including leased, co-location, lab, and modular environments. You will collaborate closely with internal infrastructure partners, hardware engineering teams, network specialists, security operations, and external systems integrators to ensure that physical security deployments align with global security policies, meet rigorous industry compliance standards, and scale efficiently to support rapid infrastructure growth.
US: $163000 - $236000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Develop, standardize, and maintain modular physical security design templates, division 28 technical specifications, and tiered security packages to accelerate deployment and ensure compliance across all facility archetypes.
- Lead the end-to-end deployment of physical security technologies at specialized infrastructure, managing the full project lifecycle from initial IFC design through installation, testing, commissioning, and operational handover.
- Manage global security bid packages, author technical scopes of work, evaluate RFPs, and direct external security systems integrators to maximize cost efficiency and schedule adherence.
- Coordinate the integration of access control, video surveillance, and advanced analytics with enterprise networks and Security Operations Centers (SOC) while partnering with engineering and facilities teams to resolve technical dependencies.
- Identify and mitigate technical, schedule, and supply-chain risks, ensuring all physical security deployments satisfy internal governance frameworks, operational boundaries, and external audit requirements.
See All 1,672+ Systems Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Systems Manager JobsSystems Manager Job Market
Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman69
- Lockheed Martin67
- Siemens22
- Amazon22
- Apple20
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software25
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Education10
- Manufacturing7
- Electronics & Hardware7
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems manager jobs.
- Five or more years of experience managing enterprise IT systems or infrastructure
- Proficiency with Windows Server, Active Directory, and virtualization platforms such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Experience with cloud platforms including Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Certifications such as CompTIA Server+, Microsoft MCSE, or ITIL Foundation
- Familiarity with network protocols, storage systems, backup solutions, and disaster recovery planning
Tips for Your Systems Manager Job Search
Align your resume with infrastructure scope
Systems manager roles are evaluated on scale. Quantify the number of servers, endpoints, users, or applications you managed rather than listing duties. Reviewers want to gauge whether your past environment is comparable to what they're hiring for.
Highlight certifications relevant to the stack
Many systems manager postings filter for specific credentials before human review. Check whether the role centers on Microsoft, Linux, cloud, or networking infrastructure, then lead with the certifications that match that environment in your resume header.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists systems manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by infrastructure environment
Job titles vary widely: systems administrator, IT systems manager, and infrastructure manager often describe the same level. Search by the core environment you know, such as Azure, AWS, or on-premises Windows, to surface postings that match your actual experience.
Prepare a scenario answer on an outage or failure
Interviewers for systems manager roles almost always ask how you've handled a critical system failure. Have a specific, structured example ready that covers the trigger, your response, the resolution, and what you changed afterward to prevent recurrence.
Negotiate by scoping the environment before accepting
Before finalizing an offer, ask how many systems you'll own, whether backfill is planned for your team, and what the on-call expectations are. These factors affect workload significantly and are fair to raise before you sign.
Systems Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most systems managers?
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Siemens are hiring the most systems managers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare networks, defense contractors, and large financial institutions tend to post the most volume at any given time.
How many systems manager jobs are remote?
About 65% of systems manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on cloud infrastructure or enterprise software administration tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions managing on-premises hardware or physical data centers typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a systems manager?
Start by building hands-on experience as a systems administrator or network engineer, where you manage servers, user accounts, and infrastructure directly. Earn widely recognized certifications in your target stack, such as MCSE, ITIL, or AWS. Take on project lead responsibilities whenever possible, then apply for manager-level roles once you can demonstrate you've led upgrades, migrations, or a team through an incident.
Can you get a systems manager job with little experience?
It's possible if you close the gap strategically. Build a home lab, contribute to open-source infrastructure projects, or take on systems work in a junior role at a smaller organization where scope is broader. Certifications in cloud platforms or Microsoft environments carry real weight when your work history is thin, and smaller companies or nonprofits are more likely to hire a motivated candidate into a first management role.
What does the systems manager interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screen focused on experience level and stack fit, followed by a technical interview where you walk through past infrastructure decisions and troubleshoot hypothetical scenarios. Expect questions on outage response, change management, and vendor relationships. A final round often includes a panel with an IT director or department head who evaluates how you communicate with non-technical stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to systems manager jobs?
You can find and apply to systems manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your infrastructure background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
See All 1,672+ Systems Manager Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Systems Manager Jobs