IT & Cybersecurity Manager

About OKSI
Opto-Knowledge Systems, Inc. (OKSI) designs and builds EO/IR sensor systems, autonomous platforms, and modeling and simulation technology that give warfighters a decisive edge. We're a small, fast-moving team where your work reaches the field in months, not years.

The Role
The IT & Cybersecurity Manager owns OKSI's digital infrastructure and information security end to end, architecting and maintaining the systems that keep the company running while leading the strategy that keeps us CMMC-compliant and audit-ready. You'll build and lead the IT function as OKSI scales.

What You'll Do

• Architect and maintain IT infrastructure for performance, security, and scalability
• Build, train, and manage an IT team that supports the whole company and sustains CMMC compliance
• Direct OKSI's CMMC program, ensuring alignment with DFARS 7012 and NIST 800-171
• Lead internal security audits, identify gaps, and drive remediation
• Partner with every department to meet operational needs without compromising security
• Establish and enforce IT governance, cybersecurity policy, and technical standards
• Own network and systems administration, including firewalls, VLANs, and critical infrastructure
• Manage Microsoft 365, AzureAD, Intune, and company endpoints
• Maintain compliant Linux and Windows baselines aligned to NIST 800-171
• Provide strategic direction to the IT team and responsive support to end users
• Run continuous monitoring and threat detection through SIEM tooling
• Manage vendors and evaluate new technology for secure, compliant integration
• Lead companywide cybersecurity training and awareness efforts
• Serve as the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for NIST 800-53 environments