IT Manager- Systems Architecture

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Execute the design, implementation, and operation of a comprehensive Microsoft GCC High technology stack within a FOCI-mitigated, CMMC Level 2 compliant defense manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Security Director, this role requires a hands-on technical leader who will architect, deploy, and maintain critical infrastructure while ensuring continuous and secure compliance with DoD requirements. This is a unique opportunity to build an enterprise IT environment from the ground up, establishing the technical foundation for a rapidly growing defense contractor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Technical Implementation

• Design and manage a Microsoft GCC High tenant including Entra ID, Conditional Access policies, Intune MDM, and Sentinel SIEM configurations
• Implement and maintain the full Atlassian suite (JIRA Service Management, Bitbucket Data Center, Confluence) including backend administration, SSO and webhook integrations
• Configure and manage Azure Stack HCI infrastructure, virtualization platforms, and hybrid cloud connectivity to AWS GovCloud
• Deploy Zero Trust architecture using Zscaler ZPA, Microsoft Conditional Access, and FIPS-compliant Cisco Meraki networking
• Implement security stack including SentinelOne EDR, Tenable.sc vulnerability management, Microsoft Purview DLP, and Delinea Secret Server PAM
• Configure automated patch management through PatchMyPC and Microsoft Autopilot for zero-touch provisioning
• Establish managed file transfer capabilities (MOVEit) and encrypted media controls (DataLocker) for CUI handling
• Manage and coordinate external consultants and contractors for CMMC assessment firms, and specialized security vendors; serve as primary technical liaison ensuring knowledge transfer, documentation of configurations, and successful transition of responsibilities to internal operations
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible playbooks for automated deployment, configuration management, and compliance enforcement across Windows and Linux environments
• Deploy containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms for microservices architecture

Compliance & Security Operations

Process & Automation

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Compliance & Regulatory

Leadership & Communication

Education / Experience

Preferred Qualifications :

Certifications

Advanced Skills

Physical Demands / Work Environment :