Information Technology Manager
Motive Workforce SolutionsCarson, CA
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Job Description
A well-established aerospace manufacturing company in Carson/Long Beach, CA is seeking a hands-on IT Manager to lead a small but critical IT department supporting approximately 200 employees. This is a 100% onsite leadership role for someone who is both technically strong and forward-thinking, with the ability to manage day-to-day IT operations while helping ownership modernize the company's technology, cybersecurity, systems, and future use of artificial intelligence and new business tools.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Microsoft Server environments, network administration, cybersecurity, CMMC/NIST 800-171 compliance, and IT infrastructure support. Experience working with aerospace, manufacturing, or defense contractors is highly preferred, but not required.
This is a strong opportunity for a high-energy IT leader who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, building structure, improving systems, and helping a solid manufacturing organization move forward.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and manage a three-person IT department supporting a 200-employee aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Provide hands-on technical leadership across systems, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end-user support.
- Evaluate current IT systems, tools, security posture, and infrastructure, then work with ownership to recommend improvements.
- Lead and support CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance efforts, including documentation, controls, remediation, and ongoing enforcement.
- Manage and support Microsoft Server environments, including Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, user access, NTFS permissions, and PowerShell.
- Manage and support ERP System (Epicor)
- Oversee network administration, including LAN/WAN, switches, firewalls, MFA, VPNs, connectivity, and security protocols.
- Maintain and improve Microsoft CIS Benchmark security practices.
- Monitor system performance, uptime, backups, cybersecurity risks, and infrastructure reliability.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, server, and security-related issues.
- Manage system upgrades, patches, backup processes, disaster recovery planning, and security improvements.
- Support shop floor, office, engineering, and administrative teams with practical IT solutions.
- Maintain accurate documentation of systems, processes, incidents, security controls, and compliance requirements.
- Partner with ownership and leadership on technology planning, cybersecurity initiatives, AI adoption, and process improvement.
- Create a proactive, service-oriented IT culture focused on reliability, security, and continuous improvement.
- Provide occasional off-hours or weekend support as needed for upgrades, issue resolution, or production support.
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