Job Description

Job Description
A confidential, cutting-edge defense technology organization is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to own and scale its internal IT infrastructure. In this role, you'll be the go-to expert for IT operations, security, and compliance-partnering closely with engineering and operations leadership to support a fast-growing, mission-driven team.

What You'll Do

• IT Operations & Infrastructure
  • Manage and maintain all internal systems, services, and hardware in a Mac-first, cloud-native environment.
  • Administer tools such as Google Workspace, AWS, Slack, Jamf, and related SaaS platforms.
• Security & Compliance
  • Implement, monitor, and continuously improve IT security policies and controls to meet federal standards (including CMMC).
  • Own security audits, remediation plans, and policy updates.
• Internal Support
  • Provide hands-on technical support to a distributed team; troubleshoot hardware, software, and access issues.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all IT-related questions and escalations.
• Tooling, Automation & Vendor Management
  • Oversee software licensing, renewals, and vendor relationships.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement across IT workflows.
• Onboarding & Offboarding
  • Run end-to-end IT onboarding and offboarding: account provisioning, access control, hardware shipping, and remote MDM deployment.
• Documentation
  • Create and maintain clear documentation for IT processes, assets, architecture, and security procedures.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience as an IT Manager (or similar role) with full ownership of infrastructure, ideally in a start-up or remote-first environment.
• VantageClear Certification or equivalent security/compliance credential required.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-based systems (AWS, Google Workspace, Slack, etc.).
• Advanced understanding of IT security principles, tools, and best practices, including endpoint protection and identity/access management.
• Experience with remote device management and endpoint tools (Jamf, Hypori, or similar).
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, HR, operations, and finance to design and enforce technical procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency required to meet federal export and security regulations.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Competitive base salary + bonus opportunities.
• Mission-driven work supporting the defense and security sector.
• Hands-on exposure to cutting-edge cloud security and federal compliance frameworks.
• A true ownership role where you can build, shape, and scale IT infrastructure from the ground up.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Remote work

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