IT Manager

Onanon Inc.; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Onanon, Inc. in Milpitas is seeking an IT Manager to lead day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology planning for Milpitas and Hermosillo. The role supports about 50 users in a regulated manufacturing environment.

You will deliver IT projects, manage vendors, ensure system reliability, and oversee ERP access administration, testing, and user training, while aligning with corporate standards and evolving security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT field or equivalent.
• 7+ years IT experience with 3+ in management or senior leadership.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing/regulatory environments.
• Strong networking, security, and vendor management fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations and planning across Milpitas and Hermosillo sites.
• Manage budgets, vendors, licenses, and asset lifecycles.
• Deliver IT projects, ERP access, testing, and end-user training.
• Oversee cybersecurity, backups, DR, and incident response.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

Active Directory/Entra ID

ERP systems

Job description

Company Overview
Onanon, Inc. is a world class connector / cable assembly manufacturer that prides itself on supporting our customers with the ability to design & produce electro-mechanical interconnect systems for a variety of industries (Medical, Automotive, Industrial, Aviation, Defense, Commercial).

Job Summary

The IT Manager leads day-to-day IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technology planning for Onanon’s Milpitas, California and Hermosillo, Mexico sites. This hands-on position supports approximately 50 users and ensures reliable, secure technology services for a regulated manufacturing environment.

Compensation
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $135,000 - $160,000 annually, plus bonus plan based on company and personal performance. Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, technical depth, leadership scope, education, certifications, internal equity, and business needs. The range may be reviewed periodically to reflect market conditions and organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

Management and Planning

• Lead IT operations and priorities across both sites, aligning technology services with business needs and Amphenol corporate standards.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, licensing, equipment lifecycles, and capital planning; recommend cost-effective improvements.
• Deliver IT projects, system upgrades, corporate rollouts, and ERP access administration, including testing, training, and support.

Infrastructure and Operations

• Maintain networks, firewalls, VPNs, servers, cloud platforms, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee procurement, deployment, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and secure retirement of IT assets; provide responsive end-user support.
• Coordinate IT services for Hermosillo and travel to Mexico periodically as business needs require.

Cybersecurity Data Protection and Compliance

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, endpoint and network protection, vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response in line with corporate standards and NIST/CIS guidance.
• Maintain backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response plans; safeguard sensitive information and support security audits.
• Support applicable privacy, contractual, ITAR, and export-control requirements and deliver security awareness training.

Artificial Intelligence Governance

• Establish responsible AI-use guidance covering confidentiality, data handling, approved tools, and vendor risk; monitor emerging AI risks and update employee guidance.

Business Partnership and Service Delivery

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, HR, and Sales to improve productivity and support business systems.
• Train and support employees on technology tools, security practices, and approved AI use; coordinate external providers and service quality.

Required Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and substantial experience may be considered.
• Seven or more years of progressive IT experience, including at least three years in an IT management, infrastructure lead, or senior technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site infrastructure and business operations; experience in manufacturing, medical-device, aerospace, defense, automotive, or another regulated environment is strongly preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of enterprise networking, firewalls, VPN, Wi-Fi, Windows environments, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and Entra ID, endpoint management, backup and recovery, and systems monitoring.
• Hands-on experience implementing and administering cybersecurity controls, conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and coordinating incident response.
• Experience managing IT budgets, projects, software licensing, hardware lifecycle, vendors, and managed service providers.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project-management, and documentation skills, with the ability to balance urgent operational needs and long-term priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain technical risks and recommendations to executives, business leaders, technical partners, and end users.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally, including occasional travel to Hermosillo, Mexico.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and substantial experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in IT management, infrastructure leadership, or senior technical leadership.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations; experience in manufacturing or another regulated environment strongly preferred.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of networks, firewalls, VPNs, Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, endpoint management, and backup/recovery.
• Practical cybersecurity experience, including risk assessment, vulnerability management, and incident response.
• Experience with IT projects, budgets, asset management, software licensing, and external vendors.
• Strong troubleshooting, planning, documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally, including occasional travel to Hermosillo, Mexico.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ITAR/export controls, ISO 13485, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, SOC 2, CMMC, or similar frameworks.
• Professional proficiency in Spanish.

Preferred Certifications

• Relevant certifications are preferred, including one or more of:
• CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+/SecurityX, Microsoft, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, ITIL, or PMP (or equivalent).

Core Competencies

• IT strategy; cybersecurity and risk management; infrastructure support; business continuity; vendor and project management; customer service; confidentiality and accountability.

Physical and Work Requirements

• On-site work in Milpitas with occasional after-hours support and travel to Hermosillo, Mexico or other business locations.
• Ability to use a computer, perform hands-on equipment troubleshooting, and lift or move equipment up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

• Onanon provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and substantial experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 2 years in IT management, infrastructure leadership, or senior technical leadership.