IT Manager — Secure Ops, Dynamics 365 & SharePoint

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 141,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks an Information Technology Manager to oversee network, systems, and enterprise applications, driving secure, compliant IT operations in a defense contracting context.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and vendor relationships, ensure CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance, and optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint environments, reporting to senior IT leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years managing multidisciplinary IT teams.
• Working knowledge of network/systems administration.
• CMMC/NIST 800-171 requirements.
• Experience in defense, government contracting, or another regulated industry.
• Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and performance of network administration, systems administration, and enterprise application support teams.
• Oversee administration and optimization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint environments.
• Ensure that CMMC/NIST 800-171 associated network segments are maintained, monitored, and audit-ready in accordance with DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Direct Tier 1/Tier 2 support operations, ensuring SLAs are met and escalation paths are effective.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and professional development for all direct reports.
• Manage team workload, staffing, and hiring across all functional areas.
• Partner with security/compliance teams on CMMC assessments, POA&Ms, and remediation efforts.
• Develop and manage IT operational budgets, vendor relationships, and licensing.
• Report operational metrics, risks, and initiatives to senior IT leadership.

Skills

Network/systems administration

CMMC/NIST 800-171

Defense/government contracting

Leadership & vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT, CS, or related field

Master’s degree in IT or related field

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks an Information Technology Manager to oversee network, systems, and enterprise applications, driving secure, compliant IT operations in a defense contracting context.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and vendor relationships, ensure CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance, and optimize Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint environments, reporting to senior IT leadership.