nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled IT Manager to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for assessing and implementing best practices, processes, and tools to enable high-performance engineering and business operations.

• Supervise and manage the local IT team members
• Implement and maintain CMMC compliance, NIST SP, STIG configurations, and other US government cybersecurity initiatives
• Oversee overall cybersecurity and physical security profile for the company
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair computer hardware, software, and peripherals
• Coordinate equipment repairs with vendors
• Respond to incoming IT requests via walk-ups, phone, or email
• Develop and document process and procedures for IT and end users
• Secure Windows server and system administration, including imaging, maintenance, troubleshooting, patching, and repairing environments
• Perform preventive maintenance, analysis of system faults, troubleshooting, and running diagnostic tests on operating system and hardware
• Support network connectivity and troubleshooting
• Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain Active Directory Group Policy

• 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 2 years of experience leading collaborative teams
• Strong organizational skills with experience in issue tracking and resolution methods
• Experience with MS Office 365 applications and tools from an IT implementation and maintenance perspective
• Install, support, and maintain client and server operating systems
• Experience with NIST SP cybersecurity framework
• Experience with administration of server-based networked systems, network storage, firewalls, and switches
• Experience with installing, troubleshooting, and repairing computer hardware and software and peripherals
• Develop policies and procedures for IT Staff and end users
• Develop training for IT Staff and end users

• Experience with GCC High Administration
• Experience with IT budget planning and monitoring

nLIGHT DEFENSE Systems, Inc. is a leading developer of High Energy Laser (HEL) weapon systems. We are a vertically integrated business that leverages internal capabilities to develop systems that are both high-performance and cost-effective. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.