Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Information Technology Manager

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years managing multidisciplinary IT teams
  • Working knowledge of network/systems administration
  • Familiarity with CMMC/NIST 800-171 requirements
  • Experience in defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry
  • Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day operations of network, systems, and application support teams
  • Oversee optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint environments
  • Ensure compliance with CMMC/NIST 800-171 cybersecurity requirements
  • Direct Tier 1/Tier 2 support operations and ensure SLAs are met
  • Conduct performance reviews and professional development for team members
  • Manage staffing and workload across IT functions
  • Collaborate with security teams on CMMC assessments and remediation efforts
  • Develop and manage operational budgets and vendor relationships

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Engagement with critical defense and government projects
  • Opportunity for leadership in a regulated industry
  • Exposure to advanced technologies and frameworks
Full Job Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Information Technology Manager. This IT Manager role oversees the daily operations and performance of a multidisciplinary technology team responsible for network administration, systems management, enterprise applications, and end?user support. The position plays a critical leadership role in maintaining secure, compliant, and reliable IT environments-particularly within CMMC/NIST 800?171-regulated segments-while driving optimization across Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and core infrastructure. With responsibility for staffing, performance management, budgeting, vendor relationships, and reporting to senior IT leadership, this role ensures the organization's technology operations effectively support mission?critical needs within a defense and government contracting context.
  • Manage day-to-day operations and performance of network administration, systems administration, and enterprise application support teams
  • Oversee administration and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint environments
  • Ensure tha CMMC/NIST 800-171 associated network segments are maintained, monitored, and audit-ready in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements
  • Direct Tier 1/Tier 2 support operations, ensuring SLAs are met and escalation paths are effective
  • Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and professional development for all direct reports
  • Manage team workload, staffing, and hiring across all functional areas
  • Partner with security/compliance teams on CMMC assessments, POA&Ms, and remediation efforts
  • Develop and manage IT operational budgets, vendor relationships, and licensing
  • Report operational metrics, risks, and initiatives to senior IT leadership


  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years managing multidisciplinary IT teams
  • Working knowledge of network/systems administration
  • CMMC/NIST 800-171 requirements
  • Experience in defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry
  • Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Master's degree in IT or related field
  • Security+ or other DoD 8570-aligned certification
  • Direct experience supporting a CMMC Level 2 enclave

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The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $140,500-$164,859

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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