IT Systems Manager

New Orleans, LA Full Time Manager/Supervisor **About the Company** Our client is a growing aerospace and defense manufacturer that engineers and produces precision\-engineered hardware, tooling, and components for advanced aerospace and defense programs. Backed by a global private\-equity firm, the company is scaling rapidly to meet rising demand and is investing across its operations, talent, and technology. This search is being conducted on a confidential basis. The hiring company’s identity will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process. **Position Summary** The IT Systems Manager leads the day\-to\-day technology operations for the Company’s facility. This hands\-on leader owns infrastructure, networks, systems administration, end\-user support, and cybersecurity compliance in an ITAR\-controlled aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for keeping a growing engineering and production operation running securely and reliably while helping mature IT processes and CMMC / NIST 800\-171 readiness. **Key Responsibilities** * Manage on\-site IT infrastructure: servers, virtualization, storage, networking, firewalls, wireless, and endpoint fleet. * Administer Microsoft environments (Active Directory / Entra ID, Windows Server, Microsoft 365\) and core business systems. * Lead the help\-desk and end\-user support function, setting standards for responsiveness, onboarding/offboarding, and ticket resolution. * Support and enforce cybersecurity controls aligned to NIST SP 800\-171 / CMMC, including ITAR/EAR data handling, access control, patching, and backup/disaster recovery. * Manage system monitoring, performance, capacity, and uptime for engineering and manufacturing systems. * Coordinate vendors, managed\-service providers, licensing, and IT procurement. * Maintain documentation, asset inventory, and standard operating procedures. * Partner with engineering and operations to support shop\-floor and lab technology nee