IT and Cybersecurity Manager at Precision Aerospace LLC – Phoenix, Arizona

IT and Cybersecurity Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

(Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing)

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: Depends on Experience

Status: Full-Time, Onsite

Due to ITAR regulations, U.S. Citizenship or Valid Permanent Resident status is required.

Overview

Precision Aerospace, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a professional looking to expand their experience in DoD compliance and cybersecurity. The ideal candidate would be someone with either existing experience or some experience and looking to transition from an MSP to a more specialized role.

This is a newly created role that will lead the company's CMMC (NIST 800-171) compliance initiative and support ongoing ITAR and related cybersecurity requirements. The role will also involve assisting in core projects, including the selection of new equipment in support of key compliance initiatives, directing the buildout of the new server room, owning the development and maintenance of SSP POA&M, and change management plans. The role will coordinate with external assessors, supporting consultants, and company stakeholders. Maintaining documentation of the system setup. Regularly assess control adequacy and maintain documentation of testing events. Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory requirements from CMMC, DOD, or the industry in general. This role would support the company in Phoenix, AZ.

Why Join Our Team?

Join our growing team where you will make an impact every day by helping strengthen our reputation for speed, quality, responsiveness, and expertise in manufacturing complex products. We are committed to exceeding customer expectations while providing opportunities for growth and a safe, positive, and collaborative environment for all employees.

Additional Perks

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Leadership

• Self-starter with the ability to both self-perform, and project manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to evaluate and manage an outsourced MSP partner.
• Ability to evaluate and manage an outsourced Cybersecurity compliance partner.
• Ability to lead and provide guidance at an executive level, working with non-technical partners.

Applicant should understand:

• Access Control
• System and Communications Protection • Configuration Management
• Audit and Accountability Testing and Documentation
• Hardware
• System Gap Analysis
• POA&M development and Project Management
• Third-party audits and assessments • CMMC Levels 2/3
• NIST SP 800-171 and the 14 control families
• FedRAMP, FAR 52.204-21 and DFARS 252.204-7012

Heavily preferred qualities:

• Experience designing and implementing secure IT infrastructures.
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture, endpoint security, and SIEM tools.
• Knowledge of secure cloud environments (e.g., Microsoft GCC High, Azure GovCloud).

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CMMC Certified Professional (CCP/CCA) Education
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, cybersecurity, computer science, or a related field.
• A master's degree or equivalent experience in IT governance or security is a plus

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, seeing, writing, and typing.
• Occasional reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to wear required PPE such as earplugs, safety glasses, and safety shoes.