IT Manager

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.