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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Systems Manager - **Company:** Value Driven Solutions - **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, Cisco - **Published:** June 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=36f77ef3db8d17d8 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * 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. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How Many Jobs Are Available in Technology?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/450-how-many-jobs-are-available-in-technology)