IT Manager

Key Responsibilities IT Operations & Infrastructure (approx. 60%) Administer all company systems end to end: Microsoft 365 GCC High / commercial tenant , Entra ID (Azure AD), Windows endpoints and servers, network infrastructure (firewalls, switching, Wi-Fi, VPN), and backup systems. Provide Tier 1-3 technical support for all staff; own helpdesk intake, onboarding/offboarding, hardware lifecycle, and provisioning/deprovisioning of accounts and equipment. Implement and operate security tooling: endpoint detection & response (EDR), patch and vulnerability management, MFA and conditional access, email security, logging and monitoring with retention per DFARS , and backup / disaster recovery. Manage IT vendors, procurement, licensing, and the IT budget; recommend and execute an infrastructure roadmap appropriate to a growing defense contractor. Maintain network diagrams, hardware/software asset inventory, and configuration baselines. Access Control & Identity Management (approx. 15%) Design and administer identity and access management: role-based least-privilege access, privileged account controls, MFA enforcement, quarterly access reviews, and segregation of duties. Administer physical access control systems - badging/credentialing, visitor management, alarms, and surveillance - in coordination with the Facility Security Officer (FSO); maintain access rosters tied to clearance status and need-to-know. Install, configure, and maintain video surveillance/CCTV systems - camera placement and mounting, Cat6/PoE cabling and termination, NVR/recorder configuration, and video retention aligned to policy. Install and commission door access control panels and hardware - access panels/controllers (e.g., Lenel, UniFi Access), credential readers, electric strikes/locks, and door position devices - including hands-on low-voltage installation work. Ensure logical and physical access policies meet NIST SP 800-171 and NISPOM-aligned expectations and are audit-ready