IT Manager - Intrastructure

About the position

RIX Industries is a technology-focused company specializing in the design, development and manufacturing of gas generation systems, precision compressor solutions, and cryogenic cooling technologies for critical applications in Marine, Aerospace, Land, Energy, Industrial, Medical, and Critical Infrastructure markets. Founded in 1878, the company is headquartered in Benicia, CA, and operates additional facilities in Sparks, NV and Rockville, CA. The IT Manager - Infrastructure is primarily responsible for managing the Information Technology Infrastructure and Cybersecurity resources of the Company. Adapting the technology to the changing needs and management objectives of the company. While also taking advantage of the changes and advances taking place in the Telecommunications and Information Technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Department, including staffing, organization, direction, and control.
• Coordination with the Facility Security Officer is required for each intent to hire outside consultants or temporary personnel defined as 'Foreign National' by the U.S. Export Laws.
• Manage and maintain the company’s information resources, including computer and peripheral equipment and telephone system equipment.
• Handle asset management, systems and network administration, disaster recovery, and system security and integrity.
• Manage Help Desk/User Support for all locations.
• Lead RIX Industries Security Initiative to ensure compliance with all NISPOM and CMMC requirements.
• Research, develop, and review the organization’s information security to protect information and prevent unauthorized access.
• Support Program Managers to ensure compliance with corporate and program-specific security requirements.
• Investigate and report security incidents.
• Provide classification guidance to employees.
• Administer and maintain Servers, SAN devices, Firewalls, Routers, Switches, Phones, and Printers.
• Manage and support connectivity including SD-WAN, DMZ, VPN, WAN, LAN, VLAN, and Intranet systems.
• ISSM (Information Systems Security Manager) Role to assist the FSO/AFSO/ISSO in maintaining our IT ATO (Authorization to Operate) as a secured facility, and to coordinate security related requests in portals such as Exostar and eMASS.
• Lead security self-inspections and Government Security audits.
• Perform all other duties in the best interest of the company or as directed by the CIO.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University or two years in management or supervision of an IT Department, or a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• Ability to lead and coordinate group efforts (including delegation of tasks), manage projects and manage departmental budget.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Must possess knowledge of and work with varied computer hardware and software and understand the components and how they interrelate.
• Ability to communicate with others to exchange information both orally and in writing.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR 120.15.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems Management.
• Five years in management or supervision of IT Department in a Manufacturing environment.