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# Manager, Corporate Information Technology

- **Company:** Cognitive Medical Systems
- **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Collaborative Software, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Microsoft SharePoint, Software Vulnerability Management, Office365, Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Patch Management
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=73c16436bfac733d

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field
 * 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3-5 years in a leadership or management role
 * Experience supporting federal government contractors, preferably in healthcare agencies
 * Strong working knowledge of CMMC, NIST security frameworks, HIPAA, and federal compliance requirements
 * Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure and/or AWS), identity management, Microsoft 365 GCC High, and endpoint security
 * Proven ability to manage audits, security assessments, and compliance reviews
 * Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
 * Proven ability to effectively manage, develop, and lead team members, fosteringstrong performance, engagement, and growth.
 * Experience managing and maintaining Apple MacBook device fleet, * Experience working with VA, DHA, CMS, HHS, or similar federal healthcare agencies
 * Familiarity with FedRAMP Moderate or High environments
 * Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Azure/AWS, or ITIL
 * Experience in small business or SDVOSB environments with growth-oriented responsibilities
 * 3-5 years of experience with JamfPro and JamfCloud

## Description

The Manager of Corporate Information Technology is responsible for leading the Cognitive's internal IT function and serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership. This role ensures that corporate IT systems, security posture, and technology operations meet the stringent requirements of federal healthcare contracting while enabling growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep experience with federal security frameworks, healthcare data protection, and contractor compliance obligations. The Head of IT works closely with program leadership, compliance, security, and business development to support contract execution and future growth., Compliance & Security

 * Define and execute the company's internal IT strategy aligned with business objectives
 * Serve asaninternal IT authority and advisor to executive leadership
 * Develop IT roadmaps that support scalability, security, and audit readiness
 * Manage external service providers
 * Ensure compliance with federal and healthcare regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, HITECH, FISMA, and applicable agency security mandates
 * Implement and maintain security controls aligned with CMMC Lvl2, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, and related frameworks
 * Oversee vulnerability management, incident response, security monitoring, and continuous compliance activities
 * Partner with other back-office teams during audits and assessments activities

Infrastructure & Operations

 * Own day-to-day IT operations including Azure cloud infrastructure and M365, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, and collaboration platforms
 * Own the Microsoft 365 enterprise environment, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, Teams, Intune (if applicable), and associated security and compliance capabilities
 * Oversee secure configuration and management of Microsoft 365, Azure-native security tools (such as Defender, Purview), and SaaS platforms
 * Maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans aligned with federal healthcare availability requirements
 * Lead configuration and lifecycle management of Apple device fleet (macOS, iOS) using JamfPro, ensuring secure baselines, patch management, and compliance enforcement


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