IT Systems Manager

The IT Systems Manager leads the day-to-day technology operations for the Company’s facility. This hands-on leader owns infrastructure, networks, systems administration, end-user support, and cybersecurity compliance in an ITAR-controlled aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for keeping a growing engineering and production operation running securely and reliably while helping mature IT processes and CMMC / NIST 800-171 readiness., * Manage on-site IT infrastructure: servers, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, wireless, and endpoint fleet.

• Administer Microsoft environments (Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows Server, Microsoft 365) and core business systems.
• Lead the help-desk and end-user support function, setting standards for responsiveness, onboarding/offboarding, and ticket resolution.
• Support and enforce cybersecurity controls aligned to NIST SP 800-171 / CMMC, including ITAR/EAR data handling, access control, patching, and backup/disaster recovery.
• Manage system monitoring, performance, capacity, and uptime for engineering and manufacturing systems.
• Coordinate vendors, managed-service providers, licensing, and IT procurement.
• Maintain documentation, asset inventory, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner with engineering and operations to support shop-floor and lab technology needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in IT systems administration with at least 2 years in a lead or management capacity.
• Strong hands-on skills across Windows Server, networking, virtualization, and Microsoft 365.
• Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, CMMC, ISO, or similar).
• Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills., * Aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with ITAR/EAR and DFARS data-handling requirements.
• Relevant certifications (CompTIA Security+, Microsoft, Cisco, CISSP).
• Experience supporting engineering / CAD / PLM or manufacturing (MES/ERP) systems., This position supports ITAR- and EAR-controlled programs. Applicants must be a “U.S. Person” as defined under 22 CFR §120.62 (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual). The facility is access-controlled and the role is subject to a background check and, for certain programs, eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance.

Base salary range of $110,000 - $130,000, commensurate with experience, plus medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and internal equity., Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A “disabled veteran” is one of the following:
• a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
• a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A “recently separated veteran” means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran’s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An “Armed forces service medal veteran” means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Our client is a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer that engineers and produces precision-engineered hardware, tooling, and components for advanced aerospace and defense programs. Backed by a global private-equity firm, the company is scaling rapidly to meet rising demand and is investing across its operations, talent, and technology. This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. The hiring company’s identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.