Sr IT Manager- NIST 800-171, CMMC

JSG is hiring a Senior IT Manager in Garden Grove, CA.

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Salary range: $140K-$160K plus bonus

The Senior IT Manager will lead and oversee the IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites. Each site has a dedicated IT Manager, who will report directly to this role. The Senior IT Manager will focus on creating and implementing standardized IT processes, driving technology improvements, and aligning IT strategies to meet the operational goals of each location. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage a distributed team, enhance collaboration, and ensure uniformity and compliance in IT operations across all sites.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of IT management experience, preferably in a multi-site manufacturing or industrial environment, including direct management of site-level IT Managers.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-171 standards and CMMC frameworks to ensure government and contractual compliance is preferred. Responsible for auditing and oversight ensuring that all sites are meeting CMMC readiness.
• Proven success in creating and implementing standardized IT processes, policies, and protocols across multiple locations to align with corporate operational goals.
• Comprehensive hands-on proficiency in network infrastructure, cybersecurity (including Tanium, Crowdstrike, and Rapid7), cloud computing, and enterprise systems.
• Extensive hands-on IT experience with hypervisor technologies (e.g., VMware ESXi/vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V) to manage and optimize virtualized server environments.
• Accountable for developing and aligning the IT roadmap with enterprise-wide security programs and policies.
• Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with a proven ability to mentor and develop both in-person and remote site IT Managers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Drive uniformity in IT operations across multiple manufacturing sites by developing and implementing standardized policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Lead complex IT projects across all sites, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, on-time completion, and adherence to quality standards.
• Set and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess IT performance across sites, focusing on uptime, system efficiency, and security compliance.
• Oversee budgets, ensuring cost-effective technology utilization, compliance with licensing, and strategic resource allocation. xhyhwjd

** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law