Corporate IT Manager

S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. It provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to the U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations and staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!

Military experience is a plus when other requirements are also present.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Corporate IT Manager to oversee all aspects of our information technology infrastructure and support our network administrator. The IT Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth and secure operation of our IT systems and networks supporting all locations, CONUS and OCONUS. This role requires a strong understanding of IT principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Experience working within the defense industry and familiarity with relevant security regulations (e.g., NIST, CMMC) is required. The Corporate IT Manager will report to the Corporate Administration Manager, and manage network administrators, and help desk staff.

Duties:

• Manage and maintain the company's IT infrastructure with two other team members, including servers, networks, desktops, laptops, printers, and other peripherals.
• Tracks and monitors system and task status; data storage, retentions, and retrieval; and reviews and audits system functions.
• Checks quality and accuracy of work performed by team members.
• Manages the company's firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
• Acts as a backup network administrator.
• Provides technical support to end-users, troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Manages IT projects, such as system upgrades, software deployments, and network expansions.
• Maintains accurate inventory of IT assets.
• Develops and maintains IT documentation, including network diagrams, system configurations, and user manuals.
• Manages relationships with IT vendors and service providers.
• Stays up-to-date on the latest IT trends and technologies.
• Ensures compliance with relevant security regulations and industry best practices (e.g., NIST, CMMC).
• Develops and implements disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Manages the IT budget.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:

• 12 years total experience in IT solutions
• 3 years as a system manager in a DoD-funded contractor facility or government facility
• 3 years managing an IT support team
• Experience working within the defense industry, and passing audits with relevant security auditors (CMMC, etc.).
• 1 year experience with administering RSA two-factor authentication
• 3 years management experience with Corporate Level AS9100D ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, DFARS compliant processes.

Education Required:

• BS in Computer Science (CS) or Management Information Systems (MIS) with a minimum of 3.0 GPA; MS preferred

Security Clearance Required:

• Secret Clearance. (Top Secret clearance is a bonus).

Preferred Certifications/Licenses:

• Security
• Server
• Knowledge of ITIL

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.