About this opportunity
Jobtailor lists this Head of IT opportunity in byron, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Own end-to-end corporate IT infrastructure, including corporate IT, networking, endpoints, and SaaS
Design and implement secure, compliant environments with access controls, data segregation, and auditability
Build and enforce identity and access management systems using least-privilege principles
Establish device management, endpoint detection and response, and fleet lifecycle processes
Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure across office, lab, and production environments
Lead vendor selection and management for IT, security, and infrastructure tooling
Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures aligned with export control and security requirements
Partner with engineering on high-performance cloud computing, lab systems, and specialized environments
Improve monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for IT systems
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Act as a stakeholder in security audits, compliance readiness, and regulatory inspections
Own and streamline IT elements of employee onboarding and offboarding
Support the security and maintainability of the corporate website
Build and lead secure, scalable, high-performance IT systems as Elroy Air scales Chaparral aircraft from flight testing into full-rate production
Collaborate with engineering, security, legal, and leadership to enable compliant company operations
Requirements
8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, IT operations, or IT systems engineering
Deep experience with enterprise IT systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure, including AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience implementing and automating identity systems such as Okta or Azure AD
Strong understanding of network architecture, VPNs, firewalls, routes, and segmentation
Proven track record integrating enterprise IT systems in a fast-paced environment
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Ability to receive and maintain access to export-controlled information under ITAR/EAR
Hybrid work arrangement requiring close collaboration with engineering and lab environments
Preferred: experience operating in ITAR, EAR, or other export-controlled environments
Preferred: familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar compliance frameworks
Preferred: background in aerospace, defense, energy, or deep-tech startups
Preferred: experience supporting hardware labs, manufacturing environments, or secure facilities
Preferred: experience scaling IT from an early-stage to growth-stage company
Security-first approach, strong ownership, sound judgment, clear communication, and builder mentality
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in managing corporate IT infrastructure, including networking, cloud services, and identity management systems. Proven ability to design secure environments, enforce compliance, and lead IT operations in fast-paced, regulated settings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
IT Infrastructure Management
Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Identity Management Systems (Okta, Azure AD)
Network Architecture and Security
Compliance with ITAR/EAR Regulations
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
IT Systems Engineering
Network Architecture
Endpoint Detection and Response
Data Segregation
Access Control Implementation
Disaster Recovery Planning
Monitoring and Logging
SaaS Management
Device Management
Auditability
Soft Skills
Strong Ownership
Clear Communication
Sound Judgment
Builder Mentality
Industry Keywords
Export Control
NIST 800-171
CMMC
Aerospace
Defense
Energy
Deep-Tech Startups
Tools & Technologies
VPNs
Firewalls
Cloud Computing
IT Policies and Procedures
Security Audits
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Worksite address
byron, CA, 94514, US
Who can apply
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