IT Systems, Security & Facilities Leader

The Cleanzine; 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

Automatic 401K contribution 5%

Educational assistance

Job summary

Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) in Torrance, CA, seeks an IT Systems, Security, and Facilities Manager to lead the IT Systems team while serving as FSO and site facilities lead.

This hands-on role combines industrial security, IT operations, and people management, demanding active on-site work and strict adherence to NISPOM, CMMC, and DFARS requirements. The position offers a competitive salary with full health benefits, three weeks of vacation, 401(k) contributions, and educational

Qualifications

• 5+ years in IT operations or cybersecurity with direct IT staff supervision.
• 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, applicable DFARS requirements, and NIST SP 800-171.
• Hands-on FSO or comparable industrial security experience administering NISPOM requirements and classified information protection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT staffing, service delivery, and support for business and program needs.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and lifecycle planning; coordinate facilities spending and contractors.
• Report IT, industrial security, and facilities risks 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.
• 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.
• Review new technology and AI tools for security, compliance, and business suitability.
• Coordinate classified system security with the designated ISSM.

Skills

IT operations

Cybersecurity

Staff supervision

Windows/Linux systems

Networking

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

CMMC

NIST SP 800-171

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Intune

Fortinet

Job description

Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) in Torrance, CA, seeks an IT Systems, Security, and Facilities Manager to lead the IT Systems team while serving as FSO and site facilities lead.

This hands-on role combines industrial security, IT operations, and people management, demanding active on-site work and strict adherence to NISPOM, CMMC, and DFARS requirements. The position offers a competitive salary with full health benefits, three weeks of vacation, 401(k) contributions, and educational