Whisper Aero

Whisper Aero

Head of IT/Security

Nashville or Crossville, TN

Work authorization requiredDetected 22 days ago
Cloud PlatformsLinuxCybersecurityNetwork SecurityLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • Whisper Aero is looking for a Head of IT/Security to join our team.
  • The IT/security plan should strike a balance between an emphasis on security and restrictions that hamper the effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of employees given the startup culture of the company.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement policies related to network security, disaster recovery, and IT infrastructure
  • Analyze resource utilization and develop strategies to optimize performance
  • Establish, measure, and define IT goals and maintain an IT roadmap
  • Monitor and analyze the success of IT initiatives and projects and continually develop and evaluate new technologies and tools for the company
  • Manage development projects to integrate new technologies into existing systems
  • Perform ongoing support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and network components
  • Implement, monitor, and administer IT network infrastructure and security policy with best practices to protect company information and resources
  • Manage security, passwords and backups.
  • Maintain all local software and hardware licensing to ensure conformance.
  • Set up new user accounts and provide support and training on systems to new users.

Requirements

  • US Persons Status Required
  • BS in Information Technology or related degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
  • Knowledge of industry-standard computer hardware and software systems
  • Experience with network administration
  • Experience managing on-premises servers, storage area networks (SAN), and network-attached storage (NAS) devices for scientific computing
  • Experience and fluency in both Windows, Mac, and Unix operating systems.
  • Familiarity with Cloud platforms
  • Experience with Google Workspace, Zoom and other tools

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Air Force, Department of Defense, and other Government Agencies
  • Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) compliance
  • Competencies and Characteristics
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong technical, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive (Be an owner)

Skills

  • Whisper Aero is pioneering a more compelling and connected future by delivering cleaner, quieter, and more efficient propulsion solutions.
  • Today's open rotor propulsion systems are challenged by safety, noise, and performance limitations at all scales.
  • Their innovations also enable a new generation of air moving products that can blend into the soundscapes of daily life.

Compensation

  • Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee's no-income-tax life
  • Competitive Salary: Value-based compensation, plus enjoy Tennessee's no-income-tax life

Benefits

  • Employee-first focused comprehensive benefits package, minimum of 90% employer-paid plans for employees and dependents with optional HSA/FSA account offerings
  • PTO & Federal Holidays: Starting at four weeks of paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal days
  • Professional Development Stipend

Equal opportunity

  • Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Whisper Aero also participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization

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