Information Technology Manager

Motive Companies

Job Location:

Carson, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 125 - 150

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

A well-established aerospace manufacturing company in Carson/Long Beach CA is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead a small but critical IT department supporting approximately 200 employees. This is a 100% onsite leadership role for someone who is both technically strong and forward-thinking with the ability to manage day-to-day IT operations while helping ownership modernize the companys technology cybersecurity systems and future use of artificial intelligence and new business tools.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Microsoft Server environments network administration cybersecurity CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance and IT infrastructure support. Experience working with aerospace manufacturing or defense contractors is highly preferred but not required.

This is a strong opportunity for a high-energy IT leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves building structure improving systems and helping a solid manufacturing organization move forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage a three-person IT department supporting a 200-employee aerospace manufacturing environment.
Provide hands-on technical leadership across systems infrastructure cybersecurity and end-user support.
Evaluate current IT systems tools security posture and infrastructure then work with ownership to recommend improvements.
Lead and support CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance efforts including documentation controls remediation and ongoing enforcement.
Manage and support Microsoft Server environments including Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy user access NTFS permissions and PowerShell.
Manage and support ERP System (Epicor)
Oversee network administration including LAN/WAN switches firewalls MFA VPNs connectivity and security protocols.
Maintain and improve Microsoft CIS Benchmark security practices.
Monitor system performance uptime backups cybersecurity risks and infrastructure reliability.
Troubleshoot hardware software network server and security-related issues.
Manage system upgrades patches backup processes disaster recovery planning and security improvements.
Support shop floor office engineering and administrative teams with practical IT solutions.
Maintain accurate documentation of systems processes incidents security controls and compliance requirements.
Partner with ownership and leadership on technology planning cybersecurity initiatives AI adoption and process improvement.
Create a proactive service-oriented IT culture focused on reliability security and continuous improvement.
Provide occasional off-hours or weekend support as needed for upgrades issue resolution or production support.

Details:

5-10 years of progressive IT experience including systems support network administration infrastructure management or IT leadership.
Prior experience managing or mentoring IT staff preferred.
Strong experience with Microsoft Server environments including Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy NTFS permissions and PowerShell.
Working knowledge of network infrastructure including LAN/WAN switches firewalls MFA VPNs and endpoint security.
Experience with CMMC NIST 800-171 cybersecurity compliance or Microsoft CIS Benchmark security practices is highly preferred.
Experience with ERP Systems - Epicor preferred.
Experience in aerospace defense contracting manufacturing or industrial environments is a strong plus.
Ability to balance leadership responsibility with hands-on technical support.
Strong troubleshooting documentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate current systems and recommend practical improvements.
Interest in emerging technologies artificial intelligence automation and new IT tools.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical team members.
Strong customer-service mindset and ability to support users across all levels of the organization.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Positive high-energy leadership style.
Hands-on practical and solution-driven.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized detail-oriented and documentation-focused.
Proactive approach to cybersecurity compliance and system reliability.
Comfortable working directly with ownership and senior leadership.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong ethical judgment and commitment to secure IT practices.
Adaptable open to change and willing to help modernize systems and processes.
Team player who can lead mentor and support a small IT department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is 100% onsite at a large aerospace manufacturing facility in Carson/Long Beach CA. The role includes a combination of desk-based IT leadership hands-on technical support shop floor support infrastructure management and collaboration with company leadership.

Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be required for upgrades maintenance production support or urgent issue resolution.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is expected to be in the $125-150k per year range with flexibility depending on experience technical depth leadership ability and CMMC/cybersecurity background.

Required Experience:

Manager

Details:A well-established aerospace manufacturing company in Carson/Long Beach CA is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead a small but critical IT department supporting approximately 200 employees. This is a 100% onsite leadership role for someone who is both technically strong and forward-thinking...

Details:

This is a strong opportunity for a high-energy IT leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves building structure improving systems and helping a solid manufacturing organization move forward.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and manage a three-person IT department supporting a 200-employee aerospace manufacturing environment.
Provide hands-on technical leadership across systems infrastructure cybersecurity and end-user support.
Evaluate current IT systems tools security posture and infrastructure then work with ownership to recommend improvements.
Lead and support CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance efforts including documentation controls remediation and ongoing enforcement.
Manage and support Microsoft Server environments including Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy user access NTFS permissions and PowerShell.
Manage and support ERP System (Epicor)
Oversee network administration including LAN/WAN switches firewalls MFA VPNs connectivity and security protocols.
Maintain and improve Microsoft CIS Benchmark security practices.
Monitor system performance uptime backups cybersecurity risks and infrastructure reliability.
Troubleshoot hardware software network server and security-related issues.
Manage system upgrades patches backup processes disaster recovery planning and security improvements.
Support shop floor office engineering and administrative teams with practical IT solutions.
Maintain accurate documentation of systems processes incidents security controls and compliance requirements.
Partner with ownership and leadership on technology planning cybersecurity initiatives AI adoption and process improvement.
Create a proactive service-oriented IT culture focused on reliability security and continuous improvement.
Provide occasional off-hours or weekend support as needed for upgrades issue resolution or production support.

Details:

5-10 years of progressive IT experience including systems support network administration infrastructure management or IT leadership.
Prior experience managing or mentoring IT staff preferred.
Strong experience with Microsoft Server environments including Windows Server Active Directory Group Policy NTFS permissions and PowerShell.
Working knowledge of network infrastructure including LAN/WAN switches firewalls MFA VPNs and endpoint security.
Experience with CMMC NIST 800-171 cybersecurity compliance or Microsoft CIS Benchmark security practices is highly preferred.
Experience with ERP Systems - Epicor preferred.
Experience in aerospace defense contracting manufacturing or industrial environments is a strong plus.
Ability to balance leadership responsibility with hands-on technical support.
Strong troubleshooting documentation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to evaluate current systems and recommend practical improvements.
Interest in emerging technologies artificial intelligence automation and new IT tools.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical team members.
Strong customer-service mindset and ability to support users across all levels of the organization.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Positive high-energy leadership style.
Hands-on practical and solution-driven.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Organized detail-oriented and documentation-focused.
Proactive approach to cybersecurity compliance and system reliability.
Comfortable working directly with ownership and senior leadership.
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong ethical judgment and commitment to secure IT practices.
Adaptable open to change and willing to help modernize systems and processes.
Team player who can lead mentor and support a small IT department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasional off-hours or weekend work may be required for upgrades maintenance production support or urgent issue resolution.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is expected to be in the $125-150k per year range with flexibility depending on experience technical depth leadership ability and CMMC/cybersecurity background.

Required Experience:

Manager