We Are Looking For The Manager, IT Engineering, is a working manager responsible for leading infrastructure and cloud operations across a 650-person, multi-site aerospace organization. This role operates at both a strategic and technical level, guiding a team of three specialized systems engineers while remaining hands-on across hybrid infrastructure, Microsoft Azure, and enterprise networking. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth, proven leadership experience, and a clear understanding of compliance requirements under CMMC and NIST frameworks.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)- Own and manage hybrid IT infrastructure across on-premises and Azure cloud environments (60/40 split)
- Administer and optimize Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware, and Active Directory/Entra ID environments
- Oversee Meraki networking infrastructure including switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and SD-WAN
- Ensure infrastructure reliability, performance, and capacity planning across global locations
- Lead backup strategy, disaster, recovery planning, and business continuity operations
- Architect and manage Microsoft Azure services including IaaS, M365, Intune, Defender, and cloud backup solutions
- Drive adoption, optimization, and governance of the Microsoft 365 and Azure platform
- Maintain Intune-based device management and Defender security posture across the organization
- Maintain and improve security posture aligned with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 (or higher) requirements
- Manager Microsoft Sentinel SIEM- tune detection rules, investigate alerts, and oversee incident response
- Partner with leadership on security risk assessments, audits, and remediation activities
- Ensure compliance controls are implemented and documented across infrastructure and cloud services
- Directly manager three systems engineers with dedicated focuses in networking, cloud, and general infrastructure
- Set clear goals, provide mentorship, and drive professional development for each team member
- Build a high-performance team culture focused on operational discipline, continuous improvement, and accountability
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
- Own vendor relationships across infrastructure, cloud, networking, and tooling providers
- Manage IT infrastructure budget including forecasting, procurement, and cost optimization
- Evaluate and negotiate contracts, renewals, and SLAs with key technology partners
- Administer and optimize Freshservice for ITSM - including ticketing, change management, and asset tracking
- Establish and enforce change management processes and operational runbooks
- Drive automation and process improvements to increase team efficiency and reduce manual toil Perform other duties as assigned
What You Bring (Qualifications & Skills):- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or equivalent work experience
- 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, or related engineering roles
- 3+ years in a management or lead role overseeing technical teams
- Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Azure, M365, Intune, and Defender
- Strong working knowledge of Windows Server, Hyper-V, VMware, and Active Directory/Entra ID
- Experience with Cisco Meraki networking - LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, and firewall management
- Demonstrated knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC compliance frameworks
- Proficiency with SIEM platforms; Microsoft Sentinel experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing ITSM platforms (Freshservice or equivalent)
- Proven ability to own budgets, manage vendors, and negotiate contracts
- Strong communication skills - able to translate technical concepts for non-technical leadership
- Experience working in Aerospace preferred
- Hybrid Infrastructure & Cloud expertise - strong technical capability across on-premises and Azure cloud environments, including Microsoft 365, virtualization, and enterprise systems
- Deep understanding of NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC frameworks with ability to maintain secure, compliant IT environments and manage SIEM operations
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical teams
- Expertise in ensuring system performance, uptime, disaster recovery, and business continuity across multi-site environments
- Strong experience with IT service management platforms, change management, and automation to improve operational efficiency
Special Requirements:- U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required.
- ITAR requirement
- 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and/or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A "U.S. person" according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR
