IT Manager - Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

MW Components, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Components, Inc. in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity leader to oversee network and server environments across eight locations. You will ensure availability, disaster recovery, and proactive monitoring while coordinating with ERP teams on deployments.

You will drive security initiatives, manage patching and vendor relationships, and mentor site IT staff to maintain regulatory compliance including CMMC requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of network infrastructure across all locations (WAN, LAN, wireless, and security).
• Manage server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud-hosted (AWS) systems, ensuring availability 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 security and up-to-date systems.
• Manage cybersecurity, infrastructure, and related IT projects across locations within budgets.
• Establish and maintain robust cybersecurity tools and processes to ensure company safety and security.

Skills

IT infrastructure leadership

Cybersecurity management

Multi-site administration

AWS / cloud services

Networking (WAN/LAN)

Vendor management

CMMC compliance

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / computer science

Tools

AWS

RDSH/terminal server

Endpoint protection tools

Firewall management

ITIL

Job description

• 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

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