MW Industries

IT Manager - Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

MW Industries • $95K — $115K *
Fenton, MO 63026In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years leading IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity functions in a multi-site environment
  • 8+ years of experience as a systems/network engineer or infrastructure administrator
  • Experience with IT security, WAN/SD-WAN, routing, switching, cloud services (preferably AWS)
  • Working knowledge of virtualization and remote desktop solutions
  • Familiarity with CMMC and federal contractor cybersecurity compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171)
  • Strong communication skills; able to engage effectively with all levels of the organization
  • Technical certifications (Microsoft, AWS, Cisco) and familiarity with ITIL practices are advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Oversee network infrastructure across all MW Springs locations, including WAN, LAN, wireless, and security
  • Manage server infrastructure, ensuring availability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Maintain monitoring to proactively identify and resolve outages and issues
  • Collaborate with application/ERP teams on project implementations and problem resolution
  • Implement patch management for security and system updates to minimize business disruption
  • Manage cybersecurity and IT projects, ensuring timely completion within budgets
  • Document vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead IT infrastructure across multiple locations
  • Engagement with cutting-edge cybersecurity tools and processes
  • Involvement in compliance efforts with regulatory security requirements
  • Career advancement opportunities and technical mentoring roles
  • Collaborative work environment across various IT disciplines
Full Job Description
REPORTING TO

VP of IT

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  • Oversee all aspects of network infrastructure across all 8 MW Springs locations, inclusive of WAN, LAN, wireless, and the security of each
  • Manage server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud-hosted (AWS) systems, ensuring availability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
  • Maintain monitoring and alerting to proactively identify and resolve outages and issues
  • Work with application and ERP teams on project implementations and problem resolution
  • Maintain patch management of network infrastructure, servers, and end-user systems to ensure systems are secure and up to date while minimizing business impact
  • Manage cybersecurity, infrastructure, and related IT projects across all locations; evaluate and prioritize projects, ensuring timely, successful completion within approved budgets
  • Manage network and server infrastructure life-cycle; maintain asset management of all hardware
  • Document and maintain vendor relationships, contracts, and licensing
  • Oversee requests, incidents, and problems escalated from the Service Desk; coordinate urgent and complex support issues
  • Establish and maintain robust cybersecurity tools and processes (endpoint protection, firewall management, vulnerability management, backup/recovery, incident response) to ensure the safety and security of the company
  • Own and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and contractual security requirements, including CMMC, and lead readiness efforts, documentation, and audits related to these requirements
  • Serve as a point of escalation and technical mentor to Service Desk and site IT staff

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • 5+ years leading IT infrastructure and/or cybersecurity functions, ideally across a multi-site environment
  • 8+ years of IT experience as a systems/network engineer or infrastructure administrator
  • Experience with IT security, WAN/SD-WAN, routing, switching, cloud services (AWS preferred), and server administration
  • Working knowledge of virtualization and remote desktop solutions (e.g., RDSH/terminal server environments)
  • Familiarity with CMMC and related federal contractor cybersecurity compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171) strongly preferred
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Technical certifications from key vendors such as Microsoft, AWS, or Cisco, as well as familiarity with ITIL practices, are a plus
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a lean team environment
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and execution-focused


About MW Industries

MW Industries is a leading manufacturer of springs, fasteners, and precision machined components. The company serves a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, and telecommunications. MW Industries has a global presence, with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Mexico, and China. The company is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers, and has a reputation for innovation and excellence in the industry.
Learn more about MW Industries
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1973
* Ladders Estimates

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