IT Manager - Secure Cloud & Compliance for Defense Tech

Heven AeroTech; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

protectional, dental, and vision cover

retirement plans

paid time off/sick

critical illness

hospital indemnity

accident coverage

short-and-long-term disability

Job summary

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking an IT Manager to own and operate our U.S. IT environment.

This hands‑on leadership role oversees day‑to‑day infrastructure, end‑user support, and the security and compliance posture required of a defense contractor, including CMMC Level 2 readiness. You will manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and MSP/MSSP relationships, drive policy, and help grow the IT team as Heven expands across sites while ensuring ITAR/export‑controlled data handling and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT administration/engineering, with 2+ years in a lead or management role.
• Deep Microsoft 365 / Entra ID / Intune administration.
• Working knowledge of NIST 800-171 and/or CMMC in a defense or regulated environment.
• Strong identity/access management and endpoint security expertise.
• S. person status under 22 CFR 120.15 (required for ITAR / export‑controlled work).
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Microsoft 365 (including GCC High), Entra ID, Intune, and endpoint management.
• Manage cross‑tenant configuration and directory visibility between HEVEN’s two domains (cross‑tenant synchronization / multi‑tenant organization).
• Own the full device lifecycle: procurement, imaging, deployment, security, and asset tracking for the Windows/Surface fleet.
• Provide responsive end‑user support and operate a reliable help desk for U.S. staff.
• Drive CMMC Level 2 readiness and support the C3PAO assessment.
• Implement and maintain security controls aligned to NIST SP 800-171.
• Own identity and access management, including MFA, conditional access, and least privilege practices.
• Partner with Legal/Compliance on ITAR and export‑controlled data handling, segregation, and enclave integrity.
• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for HEVEN’s MSP and MSSP — directing their work, managing service levels and escalations, and ensuring security operations meet HEVEN’s requirements.
• Manage additional IT vendor relationships, including compliance enclave build partners.
• Establish and maintain IT policies, runbooks, documentation, and onboarding/offboarding workflows.
• Help define, scale, and eventually lead the IT team structure as the company grows.

Skills

IT leadership

Security governance

Vendor management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

GCC High

CMMC

NIST 800-171

Job description

Heven AeroTech in Sterling, Virginia is seeking an IT Manager to own and operate our U.S. IT environment.

This hands‑on leadership role oversees day‑to‑day infrastructure, end‑user support, and the security and compliance posture required of a defense contractor, including CMMC Level 2 readiness. You will manage Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, and MSP/MSSP relationships, drive policy, and help grow the IT team as Heven expands across sites while ensuring ITAR/export‑controlled data handling and