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Job Description
A confidential, cutting-edge defense technology organization is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to own and scale its internal IT infrastructure. In this role, youll be the go-to expert for IT operations, security, and compliancepartnering closely with engineering and operations leadership to support a fast-growing, mission-driven team.
What Youll Do
What You Bring
Competitive base salary bonus opportunities.
Mission-driven work supporting the defense and security sector.
Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge cloud security and federal compliance frameworks.
A true ownership role where you can build, shape, and scale IT infrastructure from the ground up.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 100000
Salary Max : $ 135000
Currency Type : USD
A confidential, cutting-edge defense technology organization is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to own and scale its internal IT infrastructure. In this role, youll be the go-to expert for IT operations, security, and compliancepartnering closely with engineering and operations leadership to support a fast-growing, mission-driven team.
What Youll Do
- Manage and maintain all internal systems, services, and hardware in a Mac-first, cloud-native environment.
- Administer tools such as Google Workspace, AWS, Slack, Jamf, and related SaaS platforms.
- Implement, monitor, and continuously improve IT security policies and controls to meet federal standards (including CMMC).
- Own security audits, remediation plans, and policy updates.
- Provide hands-on technical support to a distributed team; troubleshoot hardware, software, and access issues.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all IT-related questions and escalations.
- Oversee software licensing, renewals, and vendor relationships.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across IT workflows.
- Run end-to-end IT onboarding and offboarding: account provisioning, access control, hardware shipping, and remote MDM deployment.
- Create and maintain clear documentation for IT processes, assets, architecture, and security procedures.
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience as an IT Manager (or similar role) with full ownership of infrastructure, ideally in a start-up or remote-first environment.
- VantageClear Certification or equivalent security/compliance credential required.
- Strong hands-on experience with cloud-based systems (AWS, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.).
- Advanced understanding of IT security principles, tools, and best practices, including endpoint protection and identity/access management.
- Experience with remote device management and endpoint tools (Jamf, Hypori, or similar).
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, HR, operations, and finance to design and enforce technical procedures.
- Excellent communication skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required to meet federal export and security regulations.
Competitive base salary bonus opportunities.
Mission-driven work supporting the defense and security sector.
Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge cloud security and federal compliance frameworks.
A true ownership role where you can build, shape, and scale IT infrastructure from the ground up.
Salary Type : Annual Salary
Salary Min : $ 100000
Salary Max : $ 135000
Currency Type : USD
Salary : $100,000 - $135,000