Senior IT Manager – Security & Infrastructure

PHXDefense; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PHXDefense is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the IT department across Orlando, FL and Gilbert, AZ, and to support remote US and international staff. You will plan updates to the IT infrastructure, supervise a skilled team, and ensure reliable technology services for the organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT projects, networking, or systems engineering, with CMMC compliance experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT or related field.
• 10+ years IT project, networking, integration or systems engineering experience.
• CMMC compliance experience.
• IT certifications such as Microsoft, Cisco, or Linux are a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the IT team including network, hardware, and software skillsets.
• Mentor IT staff in network, security vulnerabilities, people skills, troubleshooting, etc.
• Procure and maintain all IT infrastructure for the company
• Create the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) for IT
• Oversee implementation of LAN/WANs using switch and router technology.
• Monitor and manage all security aspects of the IT infrastructure, including penetration testing, respond to threats, etc.
• Identify technology needs and make recommendations to business decision makers
• Evaluate company’s adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards and fix areas that are not compliant
• Keep abreast of the latest technological trends and ensure the company’s IT infrastructure meets the needs of the organization
• Establish and maximize network performance.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of data communications, hardware and software systems to include leased capabilities such as Office 365.
• Plan and monitor information technology key performance indicators.
• Conduct short- and long-term planning to meet communications, hardware and software system requirements.
• Provide documentation of system configurations, system updates, or any new procedures created
• Conduct initiatives and research to develop and establish information technology guidelines, best practices and standards.
• Follow standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate internal teams.

Skills

CMMC compliance

IT project management

Network engineering

Security protocols

Supervisory experience

Written / verbal communication

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology / related field

Tools

Microsoft certifications

Cisco certifications

Linux certifications

Job description

PHXDefense is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead the IT department across Orlando, FL and Gilbert, AZ, and to support remote US and international staff. You will plan updates to the IT infrastructure, supervise a skilled team, and ensure reliable technology services for the organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in IT projects, networking, or systems engineering, with CMMC compliance experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and U.S. citizenship.