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Director of IT

Orlando, FL

Unusual Machines is a U.S.-based drone and drone parts company focused on the small and First-Person View (FPV) segments of the drone market. Our brands - Rotor Riot and Fat Shark - are two of the most respected names in FPV and have helped shape the industry through e-commerce, product development, and a deep connection with the pilot community.

We’re expanding into enterprise and defense - bringing our obsessive attention to performance, design, and U.S.-based manufacturing into high-stakes environments like search and rescue, STEM education, and military innovation. With several of our products already approved by the Defense Innovation Unit, we’re solving procurement issues for customers who demand speed, agility, and compliance.

If you love working at the intersection of community, content, and cutting-edge technology, you’ll feel right at home here.


You in This Role You are resourceful, calm under pressure, and love solving problems. You’re the person people trust when something breaks, because you can fix it, explain it, and make it better than it was before.

This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. We are looking for an IT professional who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, making thoughtful recommendations, and executing projects that strengthen our technology environment. You’re patient with non-technical users, enjoy creating workable solutions with imperfect information, and you’re comfortable building IT infrastructure from the ground up.

Must have the ability to hold government clearance.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and execute a full migration to Microsoft 365
  • Support NetSuite implementation and ensure compatibility with identity and collaboration tools
  • Manage networks including Wi-Fi, routers, firewall setup (future), and general connectivity
  • Support equipment used in manufacturing and lab environments (tablets, machines, test systems, etc.)
  • Establish access control, password standards, device security, and basic cybersecurity practices
  • Help select and recommend collaboration tools (Slack/Teams, Confluence, etc.)
  • Assist in future evaluation of project management tools as needed
  • Maintain legacy systems during transition periods and ensure data continuity
  • Build IT documentation that supports ISO and SOX audit readiness.
  • Implement foundational cybersecurity controls and security awareness processes.
  • Establish documented IT processes, inventory management, and lifecycle management.
  • Manage and mentor a Network/Systems admin and a Help Desk Specialist
  • Ensure IT strategy and support structure treat macOS and Windows equally within the organization

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years of hands-on management of IT Systems Administration or IT Infrastructure experience.
  • Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft 365 
  • Experience planning and executing company-wide technology migrations.
  • Practical experience supporting ISO-controlled environments and SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs).
  • Experience creating and maintaining IT policies, procedures, and audit documentation.
  • Experience managing endpoint security, identity management, and access controls.
  • Strong networking knowledge including firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, switching, and routing - Cisco and Palo Alto preferred
  • Experience supporting ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in manufacturing or hardware environments.
  • Experience in publicly traded companies.
  • Experience supporting SOX audits and ITGC testing.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 27001, or similar quality/security framework experience.
  • Experience with endpoint management tools (Merak preferred).
  • Experience with cloud identity platforms and MFA solutions.
  • Experience with integrating an acquired company’s IT infrastructure

What You’ll Gain

  • The opportunity to completely shape and build the IT function at Unusual Machines
  • Ownership of systems, workflows, and technical infrastructure for the entire company
  • A critical role supporting employees, manufacturing teams, and leadership
  • The ability to influence long-term platform decisions and company-wide tools
  • Visibility across departments and meaningful involvement in major scaling initiatives

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package dependent upon experience $140K - $170K
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Catered lunches for all employees every day of the week
  • Employee product discounts

 

Benefits

  • Equity is included for all exempt positions
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Daily Catered Lunches

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Unusual Machines participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.

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