Salient Motion

Salient Motion

IT Manager

Torrance, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$171k-$800kDetected 35 days ago
AzureCloud PlatformsERPCadenceTCP/IPDNSVPNNetSuite

About the role

  • **Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**
  • We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the secure, reliable technology infrastructure that powers cutting-edge hardware development, let's chat!

Responsibilities

  • This is our first dedicated IT hire - a high-ownership role where you will serve as the single point of accountability for enterprise systems, end-user support, and the secure Microsoft environment that underpins our defense and aerospace operations.
  • Enterprise Systems Administration: Own day-to-day administration of core enterprise systems including identity management, endpoint management, networking, and cloud infrastructure - ensuring high availability and security across all facilities.
  • End-User Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for all inbound IT requests from staff across Torrance and Saginaw
  • Identity & Access Management: Administer Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), manage user provisioning and de-provisioning, enforce MFA and Conditional Access policies, and maintain least-privilege access controls across all systems.
  • Device & Endpoint Management: Deploy and manage endpoints via Microsoft Intune
  • maintain consistent device configuration, patching cadence, and compliance policies across the organization.
  • Security & Compliance: Support CMMC Level 2 compliance efforts, including maintaining System Security Plans (SSPs), coordinating vulnerability remediation, and enforcing IT security policies aligned with NIST SP 800-171.
  • Vendor & MSP Coordination: Identify, onboard, and manage external IT vendors and managed service providers where needed
  • own vendor relationships and hold partners accountable to SLAs.
  • IT Policy & Documentation: Develop and maintain IT policies, runbooks, asset inventories, and network diagrams appropriate for a defense-adjacent organization with controlled unclassified information (CUI) handling requirements.

Requirements

  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong proficiency in identity and access management, Conditional Access, and role-based access control.
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune or equivalent MDM/UEM platforms.
  • Working knowledge of CMMC Level 2 requirements and the controls that map to a Microsoft GCC High environment.
  • Familiarity with ITAR-controlled environments and the IT controls required to protect export-controlled technical data.
  • Proficiency in PowerShell for M365 administration, reporting, and workflow automation.
  • Azure AD / Entra ID: Strong proficiency in identity and access management, Conditional Access, and role-based access control.
  • Endpoint Management: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Intune or equivalent MDM/UEM platforms.
  • Grit: A builder's mindset - you are comfortable being the only IT person in the room, figuring things out, and standing up infrastructure that didn't exist before.

Nice to have

  • Certifications: Microsoft certifications (MS-102, AZ-104, SC-300) or CompTIA Security+, particularly in a DoD 8570/8140 context.
  • ITAR/CUI Handling: Familiarity with ITAR-controlled environments and the IT controls required to protect export-controlled technical data.
  • ERP/PLM Systems: Experience supporting ERP or PLM platforms in a manufacturing environment (NetSuite, Arena, or similar).
  • Multi-Site Experience: Prior experience managing IT infrastructure across more than one physical facility.
  • Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in PowerShell for M365 administration, reporting, and workflow automation.
  • What we have to offer:

Compensation

  • Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
  • $130,000 to $160,000 base salary + equity

Benefits

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience.
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more

Company info

  • We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense.
  • If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the secure, reliable technology infrastructure that powers cutting-edge hardware development, let's chat!
  • We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.
  • A couple other things:
  • We offer a lot of autonomy
  • We like to run lean for impact
  • We have great benefits
  • We are well funded, and already generating revenue
  • We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!
  • We are seeking a capable, self-sufficient IT Manager to build and own the entire technology infrastructure function from the ground up.
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