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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Information Technology - **Company:** Karman Industries Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, JIRA, Backup Devices, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Integration, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), MATLAB, Network Architecture, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Server Administration, Single Sign-On, Siemens NX, Software Vulnerability Management, Computer Networking Systems, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Ansys, Network Server, Engineering Base - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=dd61a397220643fa ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. * 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership responsibility. * Experience administering Microsoft 365 or similar enterprise software and enterprise identity management. * Strong knowledge of networking, Windows environments, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, endpoint management, and enterprise SaaS administration. * Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and project management skills. * Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth hardware or manufacturing environment. * Experience supporting manufacturing operations and production facilities., * Experience building IT functions at a high-growth startup. * Knowledge of SQL Server, data integrations, and automation. * Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and security audits. * Experience implementing ITSM, MDM, SSO, and Zero Trust architectures * Experience supporting engineering organizations with complex CAD/CAE software and license servers. ## Description * Own all corporate IT infrastructure, end-user computing, networking, cloud systems, and IT operations. * Lead IT helpdesk, onboarding/offboarding, device lifecycle management, and end-user support. * Manage software administration (e.g., Microsoft, Claude, Jira, and other engineering enterprise applications) including user creation and provisioning, identity management, licensing, access changes, and subscription lifecycle management. * Partner with Engineering to support deployment of engineering applications and provide the underlying workstation, network, identity, and license-server infrastructure required for those applications (e.g., Siemens NX, Ansys, Simscape, MATLAB and related license servers). * Own software license compliance, renewals, vendor relationships, and cost optimization. * Administer corporate website infrastructure, DNS, domains, email infrastructure, and related services. * Manage VPN access, endpoint security, mobile device management, and remote access. * Maintain network infrastructure, servers, storage, backups, and disaster recovery planning. * Maintain the infrastructure, security, access controls, backup, and availability of IT-managed databases and servers, in partnership with Operations, Engineering and other system owners. * Procure, configure, deploy, and track IT assets such as laptops, monitors, and other IT equipment. * Develop and lead cybersecurity strategy including endpoint protection, vulnerability management, MFA, incident response, employee training, and compliance. * Establish IT policies, documentation, standards, and scalable processes to support rapid company growth. * Manage external IT vendors, consultants, and MSP relationships while building the internal IT organization. ## Related Videos - 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