The IT Manager is responsible for the information technology and systems required to support the organization including daytoday . This role must be able to recognize the difference between strategy and and know when each is appropriate. As a member of the leadership team the IT Manager contributes to overall business strategies and results while ensuring the companys IT infrastructure remains secure compliant and efficient.
Responsibilities:
- Infrastructure
- Lead small and largescale technology projects including installation upgrade and maintenance.
- Manage technology assets including inventory of hardware software and equipment.
- Maintain and optimize applications including ERP and CAD systems.
- Cyber Security
- Ensure information systems comply with ITAR NIST 80053 NIST 800171 and CMMC Level 2 controls.
- Review and develop system security plans (SSPs) and plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms).
- Develop new and mature existing information security policies and procedures.
- Verify and document the implementation of security controls necessary to achieve compliance.
- Initiate and lead ongoing information security maturity assessments and training.
- Data Storage & Use
- Design systems to collect automate and store data in a manner that is organized and accessible.
- Assist others in performing datarelated tasks. Facilitate business intelligence actions and insights.
- Plans develops tests and maintains a business continuity plan for all information systems.
- Strategic Planning
- Participate in strategic planning sessions with other leadership team members.
- Create and achieve goals and objectives that align with company strategy.
- Take an analytical and metricsdriven approach to create compelling narratives for solutions.
- Project manage major initiatives. Define the sequence and timeline of milestones.
- Participate in creating annual budgets and manage expenditures to operate within budgeted targets.
- Analyze complex business needs to recommend technology solutions.
Qualifications :
Experience & Education:
- At least 3 years of IT management experience is required; 5 years especially in a manufacturing environment is a big plus.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks such as ITAR NIST 80053 NIST 800171 and NIST CSF is required. Handson experience with CMMC Level 2 compliance is highly desirable.
- Strong background in technical support with experience providing daily IT assistance. Experience managing an IT ticketing system is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft technologies including Office Suite and Exchange (onprem) is required. Experience with MS SQL SharePoint Intune and Purview is preferred.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS Azure) and virtualization platforms (ESXi HyperV) along with experience managing server technologies (Serveris required. Handson experience with Azure administration is preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Radius WSUS and Entra is a plus.
- Networking expertise including VLANs subnetting routing VPNs MFA and DHCP is required. Experience with Cisco Fortinet and Aruba is preferred.
- Experience with PowerShell Python and deployment automation is highly desirable.
- Ability to manage IT budgeting vendor negotiations and contract optimization is highly preferred.
Skills:
- Ability to adapt to shifting priorities start and stop projects as needed and execute companydriven initiatives effectively
- Strong collaboration skills to integrate IT into the overall business strategy and ensure alignment with company objectives
- Resourceful and creative approach to problemsolving finding costeffective solutions within budget constraints
- Strategic mindset with a processoriented approach to IT planning milestone tracking and implementation
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms and gain stakeholder buyin
- Ability to navigate critical conversations provide constructive feedback and advocate for IT best practices
- Technical aptitude with a continuous learning mindset to stay current with evolving technologies
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime