We are looking for an IT Manager to own IT operations and build the company's IT infrastructure. You will be responsible for everything from front-line support and identity management to enterprise applications, networking, cybersecurity, compliance, and major IT projects.

A key near-term priority will be leading the migration of our existing Microsoft environment-including Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure-to Microsoft 365 GCC High, while building the IT and security controls necessary to support NIST SP 800-171 compliance.

This is a hands-on role. You should be equally comfortable troubleshooting an employee's laptop, administering Microsoft 365, improving a factory network, and building the systems and processes the company will need as it grows.

You will inherit an evolving environment, not a finished IT organization. We expect you to identify gaps, make pragmatic decisions, build scalable solutions, and automate repetitive work wherever possible.

What You'll Do

• Own IT operations across employee systems, business applications, engineering infrastructure, office networks, and the factory floor.
• Lead the migration of Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Azure, identity, and associated services into a Microsoft 365 GCC High environment.
• Own the technical implementation of IT and security controls required to achieve and maintain NIST SP 800-171 compliance, while supporting the company's broader CMMC readiness.
• Build and execute an IT roadmap that aligns infrastructure, security, systems, and spending with company growth and defense compliance requirements.
• Own front-line support, identity and access, endpoint management, and IT asset management across Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• Administer Microsoft 365, including Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, Teams, and the company's broader SaaS and cloud environment.
• Own network and infrastructure reliability across office, engineering, manufacturing, and test environments.
• Lead system implementations, migrations, and infrastructure improvements as the company scales.
• Own hardware and software procurement, licensing, vendors, and IT budget planning.
• Automate repetitive workflows using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or other appropriate tooling.
• Build the documentation, policies, controls, and runbooks needed to support compliance and allow the IT function to scale beyond you.

Skills We're Hiring For

• 5+ years of hands-on IT experience, ideally in a fast-paced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or technology environment.
• Strong Microsoft ecosystem experience, including Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, SharePoint, Teams, and Azure.
• Experience migrating, deploying, or administering Microsoft 365 GCC High or another Microsoft Government cloud environment.
• Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, including translating compliance requirements into practical IT architecture, policies, and technical controls.
• Broad technical experience across IT infrastructure, networking, endpoint management, identity, cloud systems, and cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience supporting Windows and macOS environments, with comfort working in Linux.
• Experience with networking, firewalls, cloud infrastructure, and business-critical systems.
• Experience with identity and endpoint management platforms such as Entra ID, Okta, Intune, Jamf, or Apple Business Manager.
• Scripting ability in PowerShell, Bash, or Python, with an instinct to automate repetitive work.
• A builder's mindset. You can walk into an incomplete environment, determine what matters, and build a practical solution without waiting for perfect requirements.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and business judgment.
• Comfortable operating independently and staying composed when priorities change or critical systems are down.

Bonus Points For

• Direct experience leading a commercial Microsoft 365 to GCC High migration.
• Experience implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls and preparing an organization for CMMC assessment.
• IT experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or another hardware-intensive environment.
• Networking depth across VLANs, firewalls, and segmented manufacturing or test networks.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or other regulated cloud environments.
• Experience supporting CAD workstations, PLM or ERP systems, license servers, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with cybersecurity tooling such as SIEM, vulnerability management, or XDR/EDR platforms.
• Experience owning IT budgets, vendors, software licensing, and procurement.
• Startup experience building IT infrastructure and processes from the ground up.

Eligibility & Logistics Location: On-site at our Los Angeles, CA HQ; remote work is not available. Monthly weekend travel for test events and supplier engagements. Clearance: A clearance is not required for this position. Must be a U.S. Person.

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