Information Technology Manager at Zero Point, Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: The IT Manager reports to the Executive Vice President of Finance and Administration. Primary responsibilities include leading and integrating all facets of IT from infrastructure design and security to application development, information management, architecture, and process engineering. The IT manager partners with customers, stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams to develop and execute strategic project and process plans, acquire and manage resources, and approve technical approaches that reduce risk and modernize the companys technology portfolio. Additionally, this position manages the cybersecurity of the company, including supporting the FSO, from an IT perspective, and ensuring the company meets and maintains the requisite CMMC compliance level. Performance of responsibilities is expected to be completed on an accurate and timely basis, and with minimal supervision.MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Creates a technology roadmap that outlines the strategic direction for IT initiatives (short and long term), technology investments, and project timelines that align with the strategic vision of the companyManage the design, implementation, and modification of IT projects, coordinating resources, overseeing schedules, and managing changes, risks, and costsLeads the IT team, coaching and mentoring team to further their skills, develop their talent, and ensure they are leading fulfilled and motivated careersManages the IT budget and allocates resources for various projects and operational needs to support current operations, ongoing maintenance, and strategic initiativesDrive the integration and maintenance of enterprise IT systems and cyber systems, ensuring adherence to best practices in secure development, automation, and networking; sets and monitors service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure timely response and issue resolution, while maintaining high service availabilityImplements and manages security measures to protect the companys IT systems and data, to include performing regular risk assessments and audits and implementing disaster recovery plans, with both local and cloud systemsThrough close collaboration with the FSO, ensures IT network is compliant with CMMC; additionally collaborates with FSO and supports security reviews and self-inspections, reports any findings to the FSO, and follows the incident reporting process in accordance with the corporate System Security PlanSupports the FSO with strategic initiatives to enhance the cybersecurity posture for corporate systems that fall under the industrial security program responsibility, ensuring a balance between operational effectiveness and security requirementsSupports FSO in all areas of industrial security cybersecurity and serves as the subject-matter expert in cybersecurity policy, planning, and risk mitigationDevelops and periodically reports out internally regarding the IT network to include current state of all systems (to include cybersecurity), risks, recommended enhancements, and progress towards long-term state of departmentDevelops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, and direct reportStays up to date with new technology and makes recommendations, as appropriateMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; Masters degree preferredAt least 10 years of progressive responsibility within IT positions to include architecture design and deployment, cybersecurity, systems lifecycle management, and infrastructure planning and operationsAt least 5 years of leadership experienceProven track record in reviewing policy documents, advising leadership, and implementing engineering solutions in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and CMMCAbility to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholdersExpertise in decision-making and coordinating complex initiativesStrong verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams, clients, and subcontractorsFlexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a dynamic work environmentAdherence to ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in financial transactions and reportingCISSP requiredExperience overseeing and maintaining IT system compliant with CMMC requiredAn active or ability to obtain and maintain an in-scope DoD Secret clearance required