IT 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 Manager leads OKSI's IT Systems team and owns the security, reliability, and compliance of our IT environment. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll manage people and vendors while staying close to the technology, and you'll drive our CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 compliance as we grow.

What You'll Do

Team and Operational Leadership

• Lead and develop the IT Systems team; coordinate staffing, service delivery, and support for business and program needs.
• Manage IT budgets, vendors, contracts, and technology lifecycle planning.
• Report IT and cybersecurity risks, priorities, and needs to leadership.

IT Systems and Infrastructure

• Oversee reliable, secure IT operations, infrastructure, and user support.
• Direct staff supporting networks, endpoints, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune, Fortinet, and engineering systems.
• Oversee Windows and Linux administration, access controls, patching, backups, and recovery.
• Review new technology and AI tools for security, compliance, and business suitability.

Cybersecurity and Compliance

• Lead CMMC readiness and compliance with applicable DFARS and NIST SP 800-171 requirements.
• Oversee cybersecurity monitoring, assessments, incident response, and corrective actions.
• Set IT policies, standards, governance, and security awareness expectations.
• Partner with the FSO and designated ISSM on security requirements for IT and classified information systems.