IT Manager at Vulcan Elements

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT Management, Cybersecurity, Digital Infrastructure, Network Design, Server Infrastructure, Industrial Equipment Integration, Cybersecurity Architecture, Risk Management, Asset Management, Change Management, Factory Automation, Data Collection, Documentation, Backup Plans, Disaster Recovery, Leadership

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency. As the IT Manager, you will lead information technology, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure functions. This includes architecting IT environments and hardware for ramp-up into full scale manufacturing environments. Responsibilities Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems across all facilities, including secure networks, server infrastructures, and industrial equipment integrations Establish cybersecurity architecture, policies, and controls aligned with company risk posture and regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST 800-171, CUI, ITAR/EAR where applicable) Build and scale internal IT processes, including support ticketing, asset management, onboarding/offboarding, and change management Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Data Informatics to support factory automation, data collection, and digital workflows without disrupting production uptime Manage relationships with hardware suppliers, service & security vendors, and other third-parties critical to the IT roadmap Define and maintain IT standards, documentation, access controls, backup/recovery plans, and disaster-recovery procedures Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business Qualifications 6+ years in IT, with at least 2+ years in a manufacturing environment 2+ years demonstrated leadership experience in IT with ownership of architecture, security, and operational delivery Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) Proven track record of successfully and managing information technology systems in a regulated environment. Preference for experience with NIST SP-800-171 controls, CMMC, ITAR, etc. Hands-on leadership, comfortable getting hands on as a core contributor to Vulcan’s scale up while also building scalable systems and processes Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Responsibilities

The IT Manager will oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems across all facilities, ensuring secure networks and server infrastructures. They will also establish cybersecurity architecture and manage relationships with third-party vendors critical to the IT roadmap.