IT and Cybersecurity Manager

Amca designs and manufactures a rapidly growing set of critical components and subsystems for aerospace and defense in avionics, fluid control systems, power electronics, complex hardware, and much more. We’re building the most comprehensive set of capabilities in the entire industry, enabling us to deliver solutions for every supply constraint across the industrial base.

Overview

The IT and Cybersecurity manager will be responsible for designing and implementing secure, scalable, and well-governed IT systems that support day-to-day operations across Amca and its subsidiaries, including compliance with NIST 800-171 standards, CMMC frameworks and other government and customer cybersecurity requirements.

This person will lead core IT and security initiatives across corporate systems, end-user devices, factory-connected equipment, vendor management, and internal support. The ideal candidate is practical, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment where security, reliability, and compliance matter.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Amca’s IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, identity and access management, endpoint management, backups, and security controls.
• Help build and maintain a secure IT environment aligned with government and customer requirements, including NIST 800-171 standards and CMMC frameworks .
• Establish systems and processes to manage and secure company devices, including laptops, mobile phones, and connected factory equipment.
• Support the design of secure architecture for engineering, manufacturing, prototyping, and qualification testing environments.
• Manage external IT, cybersecurity, MSP, MSSP, and software vendors; help select suppliers, define requirements, and oversee performance.
• Develop, maintain and enforce IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide internal IT support for employees, including onboarding, offboarding, troubleshooting, access provisioning, and device support.
• Partner with leadership to assess risks, prioritize investments, and implement practical controls that support growth.
• Manage the integration and migration of acquisition IT infrastructure and systems.
• Monitor systems for uptime, security, and compliance; coordinate incident response, remediation, and recovery efforts as needed.
• Help integrate acquired businesses into a secure, standardized IT environment over time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cybersecurity, or IT operations, preferably in a regulated or security-sensitive environment.
• Experience building or managing secure IT environments for companies with government, defense, aerospace, or regulated industry requirements.
• Familiarity with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other compliance frameworks, as well as general cybersecurity best practices.
• Comprehensive hands-on proficiency in network infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and enterprise system
• Strong knowledge of endpoint/device management, cloud and server architecture, identity/access controls, networking, backup/recovery, and vendor management.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution and internal support.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and communication skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or factory environments, including operational technology or connected equipment.
• Experience working with outside IT providers while building internal capabilities.
• Experience working with GCC High or other GovCloud environments.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.