IT Systems Lead — Cybersecurity & CMMC Ready (Torrance)

OKSI; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision fully paid by

Three weeks vacation

401K contribution 5%

Educational assistance

Job summary

OKSI in Torrance, CA is seeking an IT Manager to lead the IT Systems team and own security, reliability, and compliance of our IT environment. This hands‑on leadership role blends people management with close technology work to support defense-grade systems.

You’ll drive CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, manage budgets and vendors, oversee Windows/Linux, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, and engineering systems, and report risks to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT operations or cybersecurity with direct supervision of IT staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, networking, and Windows/Linux systems.
• Knowledge of CMMC, DFARS, and NIST SP 800-171.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance.
• On-site work in Torrance, CA with readiness for urgent IT/security issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the IT Systems team; coordinate staffing, service delivery, and support for business and program needs.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and technology lifecycle planning.
• Report IT and cybersecurity risks, priorities, and needs to leadership.
• Oversee reliable, secure IT operations, infrastructure, and user support.
• Direct staff supporting networks, endpoints, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, and engineering systems.
• Oversee Windows and Linux administration, access controls, patching, backups, and recovery.
• Review new technology and AI tools for security, compliance, and business suitability.
• Lead CMMC readiness and compliance with applicable DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response, and corrective actions.
• Set IT policies, standards, governance, and security awareness expectations.
• Partner with the FSO and designated ISSM on security requirements for IT and classified information systems.

Skills

IT operations

Cybersecurity

Staff leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

IT governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Fortinet

Windows/Linux servers

Job description

OKSI in Torrance, CA is seeking an IT Manager to lead the IT Systems team and own security, reliability, and compliance of our IT environment. This hands‑on leadership role blends people management with close technology work to support defense-grade systems.

You’ll drive CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance, manage budgets and vendors, oversee Windows/Linux, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, and engineering systems, and report risks to senior leadership.