Lead IT & Systems Engineer

Charm Industrial•Fort Lupton, CO

58d

About The Position

As Charm continues to scale our production, operations, and data infrastructure, we need a Lead IT & Systems Engineer to architect and deploy a unified IT + Software Systems organization. This role will bridge traditional IT functions with modern systems engineering - ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, and data systems across new and existing sites. You'll report to the CFO, overseeing the integration of internal systems, networks, and tools. The Colorado IT team will remain as a resource managing external IT, while you focus on scaling Charm's core internal systems for operational excellence and data-driven growth. Your focus will include system deployment at new sites, harmonious integration of scaled systems, and data warehousing strategy - ensuring reliability, security, and hands-on availability for quick fixes.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in IT systems engineering, system deployment, or infrastructure operations.
Strong understanding of network administration, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint management.
Experience with Netsuite (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and other operational software systems integration.
Ability to partner across technical and operational teams to deliver scalable solutions.
Analytical and critical thinking skills with strong communication abilities.
Comfort operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with ambiguity and growth.
Willingness to be onsite in Colorado regularly for hands-on system access and quick issue resolution.

Nice To Haves

Experience integrating IT systems in manufacturing or industrial settings.
Familiarity with data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics tooling.
Prior experience scaling IT in startup or multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of IT and software systems into a unified infrastructure and software procurement strategy.
Oversee deployment and setup of systems at new Charm sites (hardware, networking, systems).
Manage Charm's internal IT and systems roadmap, coordinating with external IT in Colorado.
Pair with business leaders to inform and execute company AI strategy.
Design and implement data warehouse/data lake strategy and develop ETL and data analytics systems to increase access to internal, external consumers and AI systems.
Partner with software vendors and operations teams to ensure data systems support scaling and automation.
Maintain and optimize Charm's internal access, security, and system health monitoring.
Support production site teams through onsite presence and responsive technical troubleshooting.
Develop and maintain IT policies, documentation, and disaster recovery procedures.