IT Systems Manager

About the Company

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 companys identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

Position Summary

The IT Systems Manager leads the day-to-day technology operations for the Companys 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range of $110000 $130000 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.

Work Authorization & Eligibility

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected-veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.