**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**What you'll do:We are seeking a capable, self-sufficient IT Manager to build and own the entire technology infrastructure function from the ground up. This is our first dedicated IT hire - a high-ownership role where you will serve as the single point of accountability for enterprise systems, end-user support, and the secure Microsoft environment that underpins our defense and aerospace operations.
- Enterprise Systems Administration: Own day-to-day administration of core enterprise systems including identity management, endpoint management, networking, and cloud infrastructure - ensuring high availability and security across all facilities.
- End-User Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound IT requests from staff across Torrance and Saginaw; triage, prioritize, and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues with a service-oriented mindset.
- Microsoft GCC High Environment: Serve as the internal subject matter expert for our Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant - coordinating configuration changes, managing licensed services, and ensuring the environment remains compliant with DoD and CMMC requirements.
- Identity & Access Management: Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), manage user provisioning and de-provisioning, enforce MFA and Conditional Access policies, and maintain least-privilege access controls across all systems.
- Device & Endpoint Management: Deploy and manage endpoints via Microsoft Intune; maintain consistent device configuration, patching cadence, and compliance policies across the organization.
- Network & Facilities IT: Manage on-site networking infrastructure (switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPN) across the Torrance facility, with coordination support for the Saginaw manufacturing floor.
- Security & Compliance: Support CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts, including maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), coordinating vulnerability remediation, and enforcing IT security policies aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
- Vendor & MSP Coordination: Identify, onboard, and manage external IT vendors and managed service providers where needed; own vendor relationships and hold partners accountable to SLAs.
- IT Policy & Documentation: Develop and maintain IT policies, runbooks, asset inventories, and network diagrams appropriate for a defense-adjacent organization with controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling requirements.
What you need:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience: 5+ years of hands-on IT experience, with at least 2 years managing enterprise Microsoft environments in a regulated or defense-adjacent setting.
- Microsoft 365 GCC High: Direct experience administering a GCC High tenant, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and associated compliance and data governance features.
- Azure AD / Entra ID: Strong proficiency in identity and access management, Conditional Access, and role-based access control.
- Endpoint Management: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune or equivalent MDM/UEM platforms.
- CMMC / NIST 800-171: Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 requirements and the controls that map to a Microsoft GCC High environment.
- Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN, and DNS/DHCP in a small-to-mid enterprise context.
- Grit: A builder's mindset - you are comfortable being the only IT person in the room, figuring things out, and standing up infrastructure that didn't exist before.
Nice to have:- Certifications: Microsoft certifications (MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300) or CompTIA Security+, particularly in a DoD 8570/8140 context.
- ITAR/CUI Handling: Familiarity with ITAR-controlled environments and the IT controls required to protect export-controlled technical data.
- ERP/PLM Systems: Experience supporting ERP or PLM platforms in a manufacturing environment (NetSuite, Arena, or similar).
- Multi-Site Experience: Prior experience managing IT infrastructure across more than one physical facility.
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell for M365 administration, reporting, and workflow automation.
What we have to offer:We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.
- Competitive compensation: $130,000 to $160,000 base salary + equity
- Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
- Flexible PTO
- 401K
- More to come!
