IT Manager

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the secure, reliable technology infrastructure that powers cutting‑edge hardware development, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

• We offer a lot of autonomy
• We like to run lean for impact
• We have great benefits
• We are well funded, and already generating revenue
• We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!

We are seeking a capable, self‑sufficient IT Manager to build and own the entire technology infrastructure function from the ground up. This is our first dedicated IT hire — a high‑ownership role where you will serve as the single point of accountability for enterprise systems, end‑user support, and the secure Microsoft environment that underpins our defense and aerospace operations.

• Enterprise Systems Administration: Own day‑to‑day administration of core enterprise systems including identity management, endpoint management, networking, and cloud infrastructure — ensuring high availability and security across all facilities.
• End‑User Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound IT requests from staff across Torrance and Saginaw; triage, prioritize, and resolve hardware, software, and connectivity issues with a service‑oriented mindset.
• Microsoft GCC High Environment: Serve as the internal subject matter expert for our Microsoft 365 GCC High tenant — coordinating configuration changes, managing licensed services, and ensuring the environment remains compliant with DoD and CMMC requirements.
• Identity & Access Management: Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ), manage user provisioning and de‑provisioning, enforce MFA and Conditional Access policies, and maintain least‑privilege access controls across all systems.
• Device & Endpoint Management: Deploy and manage endpoints via Microsoft Intune; maintain consistent device configuration, patching cadence, and compliance policies across the organization.
• Network & Facilities IT: Manage on‑site networking infrastructure (switches, firewalls, Wi‑Fi, VPN) across the Torrance facility, with coordination support for the Saginaw manufacturing floor.
• Security & Compliance: Support CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts, including maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), coordinating vulnerability remediation, and enforcing IT security policies aligned with NIST SP 800‑171.
• Vendor & MSP Coordination: Identify, onboard, and manage external IT vendors and managed service providers where needed; own vendor relationships and hold partners accountable to SLAs.
• IT Policy & Documentation: Develop and maintain IT policies, runbooks, asset inventories, and network diagrams appropriate for a defense‑adjacent organization with controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling requirements.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on IT experience, with at least 2 years managing enterprise Microsoft environments in a regulated or defense‑adjacent setting.
• Microsoft 365 GCC High: Direct experience administering a GCC High tenant, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, and associated compliance and data governance features.
• Azure AD / Entra : Strong proficiency in identity and access management, Conditional Access, and role‑based access control.
• Endpoint Management: Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Intune or equivalent MDM/UEM platforms.
• CMMC / NIST 800‑171: Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 requirements and the controls that map to a Microsoft GCC High environment.
• Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, firewalls, VPN, and DNS/DHCP in a…