IT Manager
Hose-mccann Telephone Co.•Deerfield Beach, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Hose-McCann Communications is seeking an experienced IT Manager to lead and maintain a secure, compliant, and high-availability IT environment supporting both commercial and U.S. Government defense-related programs. This role is responsible for cybersecurity posture management, infrastructure leadership, and regulatory compliance, including alignment with CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, and export control requirements (ITAR/EAR).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years in IT administration with hands-on cybersecurity responsibilities
- Experience with Microsoft 365 (Intune, Entra ID, Defender)
- Experience with Firewalls/VPNs (Fortinet, SonicWall, Cisco, etc.)
- Experience with Windows Server / Active Directory environments
- Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC requirements
- Experience with secure network design and endpoint management
- Strong attention to detail and audit-focused mindset
- Ability to balance security, usability, and operational continuity
- Clear documentation and communication skills
- Hands-on technical leadership (not purely managerial)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in defense, maritime, or government contracting environments
- Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance and handling controlled data
- Certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft security certifications
- Experience with SIEM/logging, EDR, and vulnerability tools
Responsibilities
- Maintain and enforce controls aligned with CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171
- Manage Microsoft 365 security stack (Intune, Entra ID, Defender)
- Lead vulnerability management, patching, and incident response processes
- Ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR handling requirements for controlled data and systems
- Maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and audit evidence for assessments
- Oversee and maintain network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, VPNs) – Fortinet, Cisco, or equivalent
- Manage on-prem and cloud systems (Windows Server, Azure, backup, DR)
- Administer identity and access management (IAM), including MFA and least privilege enforcement
- Ensure system availability, monitoring, logging, and performance optimization
- Conduct regular risk assessments and remediation tracking
- Support internal and external audits (CMMC, ISO, customer requirements)
- Maintain asset inventory and configuration management baselines
- Document and maintain SOPs for IT and cybersecurity processes
- Lead IT projects, vendor management, and procurement decisions
- Provide technical guidance and support to staff and end users
- Translate cybersecurity requirements into practical business practices
Benefits
- Work on mission-critical systems supporting maritime and defense applications
- Direct ownership of cybersecurity maturity and compliance initiatives
- Collaborative engineering-driven environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
