Multi-Site IT & Security Leader for Manufacturing

JOHNSON SERVICE GROUP; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Senior Network Security IT Manager to lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites in Garden Grove, CA. The role focuses on standardizing IT processes, driving technology improvements, and aligning IT strategies with site goals.

The successful candidate will manage a distributed team, enforce security and regulatory compliance (CMMC/NIST 800-171), and deliver IT projects on time and within budget across all locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8–10 years IT management experience in multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171 and CMMC frameworks for compliance.
• Proven ability to standardize IT policies, processes, and protocols across sites.
• Hands-on proficiency in network infrastructure and cybersecurity tools.
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware ESXi/vSphere, Hyper-V).
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and cross-site communication skills.
• Ability to drive IT projects on time and within budget across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Create and implement standardized IT processes and policies.
• Drive technology improvements and align IT strategy with site goals.
• Manage a distributed team of site IT Managers.
• Ensure uniform IT operations and compliance across all sites.
• Oversee IT budgets, licensing, and resource allocation.
• Set and track KPIs for uptime, efficiency, and security.

Skills

IT management

Cybersecurity leadership

NIST 800-171

CMMC compliance

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tanium

CrowdStrike

Rapid7

VMware ESXi/vSphere

Hyper-V

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Senior Network Security IT Manager to lead IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites in Garden Grove, CA. The role focuses on standardizing IT processes, driving technology improvements, and aligning IT strategies with site goals.

The successful candidate will manage a distributed team, enforce security and regulatory compliance (CMMC/NIST 800-171), and deliver IT projects on time and within budget across all locations.