IT/Cyber Security Director (Manufacturing)

Nesco Resource; Yaphank (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nesco Resource is assisting a major client in finding an IT/Cyber Security Director for their Yaphank, NY location. The role is permanent and initially onsite with some flexibility in the future.

The Director will oversee all IT functions, ensure regulatory compliance, develop the IT roadmap, lead a small team, manage vendors, and drive project delivery while ensuring reliability, data integrity, and business continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field.
• 5+ years IT management experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Demonstrated understanding of CMMC/NIST cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud environments, and network security.
• Familiarity with DoD CMMC compliance and NIST framework.
• Strong budgeting, vendor management, and strategic planning.
• Excellent project management and people leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 1-2 days a month to support remote operations or partner sites.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all IT functions, including infrastructure, servers, networking, cybersecurity, business applications, laptops/desktops, printers, and telecommunications.
• Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other applicable defense-industry cybersecurity frameworks.
• Develop and maintain the organization’s IT roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a small IT team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery and value.
• Oversee project execution for all technology initiatives, upgrades, and integrations.
• Maintain and improve systems reliability, data integrity, and business continuity.
• Provide executive-level visibility into IT performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and governance procedures.
• Support end users with efficient, customer-focused service.
• Compliance with Quality Management System procedures.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity governance

CMMC/NIST compliance

Infrastructure management

Cloud security

Budgeting & vendor mgmt

Project management

Team mentorship

Executive communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Job description

A major client of ours has a need for an IT/Cyber Security Director for their Yaphank, NY location. This is a permanent role and will initially be onsite with some flexibility in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all IT functions, including infrastructure, servers, networking, cybersecurity, business applications, laptops/desktops, printers, and telecommunications
• Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other applicable defense-industry cybersecurity frameworks
• Develop and maintain the organization’s IT roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives
• Lead and mentor a small IT team, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality delivery and value
• Oversee project execution for all technology initiatives, upgrades, and integrationsMaintain and improve systems reliability, data integrity, and business continuity
• Provide executive-level visibility into IT performance, risks, and opportunities
• Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, and governance procedures
• Support end users with efficient, customer-focused service
• Compliance with Quality Management System procedures

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of IT management experience, preferably in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments
• Demonstrated understanding of CMMC/NIST cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience managing infrastructure, cloud environments, and network security
• Familiarity with DoD CMMC compliance and NIST framework
• Strong track record in strategic planning, budgeting, and vendor management
• Excellent project management and people leadership skills
• Ability to travel up to 1-2 days a month to support remote operations or partner sites
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across all organizational levels

Desired Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, or hybrid environments