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# IT Systems Manager

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** New Orleans, LA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Business Systems, CompTIA Security+, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, Microsoft Software, Windows Servers, Procurement Software, Virtualization Technology, Data Processing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Os Ticket, Information Technology, Data Management
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://vdsconsultinggroup.applytojob.com/apply/zjMOXzfIwk/IT-Systems-Manager?source=GS

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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.


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