Head of IT

Design and implement secure and compliant environments, including access controls, data segregation, and auditability

Build and enforce identity and access management (IAM) systems with least-privilege principles

Establish secure device management (MDM), endpoint detection and response (EDR), and fleet lifecycle processes

Architect and maintain secure network infrastructure across office, lab, and production environments

Lead vendor selection and management across IT, security, and infrastructure tooling

Develop and enforce IT policies and procedures aligned with export control and security requirements

Partner with engineering to support high-performance cloud computing, lab systems, and specialized environments

Evaluate and improve monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities for IT systems

Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery planning

Act as a key stakeholder in security audits, compliance readiness, and regulatory inspections

Own and streamline IT elements of employee onboarding / offboarding

Support the security and maintainability of the corporate website

Take high ownership and accountability

Have a security-first approach without slowing down execution

Can operate in ambiguity and make high-quality decisions quickly

Use strong judgment balancing speed, cost, and risk

Are a clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams

Have a builder mentality: you aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and create new systems or integrations when legacy ones aren’t working

8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, IT operations, or IT systems engineering

Deep experience with enterprise IT systems, networking, and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Experience implementing and automating identity systems (Okta, Azure AD, or similar)

Strong understanding of network architecture, VPNs, firewalls, routes, and segmentation

Proven track record of 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 (ITAR/EAR)

This role is hybrid and requires close collaboration with engineering and lab environments

Experience operating in ITAR, EAR, or other export-controlled environments

Familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or similar compliance frameworks

Background in aerospace, defense, energy, or deep tech startups

Experience supporting hardware labs, manufacturing environments, or secure facilities

Prior experience scaling IT from early-stage to growth-stage company

Competitive salary

Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced aerospace company

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA

Free daily lunch provided onsite

Flexible time-off policy

3 months of paid parental leave

Employee assistance program with 24/7 support

High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy

Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement

You’ll work with a motivated, kind, and highly skilled team

You'll help shape and define our company culture and values

You'll help build and scale a new category of aerospace / logistics technology