Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) · 19 hours ago
IT Manager
Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech) is recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents and is seeking an IT Manager to join their corporate team in Huntsville, AL. The IT Manager will oversee and maintain IT systems and infrastructure, ensuring reliability, scalability, performance, and cybersecurity across multiple sites.
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Responsibilities
Provide management and direct support for help desk operations across corporate, engineering, and manufacturing sites
Manage and mentor a team of help desk technicians responsible for troubleshooting and resolving IT issues related to hardware, software, and network systems
Plan, prioritize, and coordinate help desk activities while balancing high-priority issues, long-lead tasks, and support volume
Implement and manage secure remote access, monitoring, and support tools to effectively support geographically dispersed facilities and ensure continuous end-user IT support
Perform day-to-day maintenance, patching, install software and updates
Ensure all IT infrastructure remains STIG compliant
Install new or rebuild servers, both physical and virtual, and configure hardware, services, settings, and storage
Design, implement, and maintain secure remote access architectures, including VPNs and encrypted tunnels, VDI, SSH, RDP, and Zero Trust / identity-based access
Experience with hybrid-cloud solutions and maintaining DoD approved cloud service providers to provide IT services and capabilities
Resolve hardware and software problems, schedule upgrades, and collaborate with engineers and end users on network / system optimization
Understand software configuration management
Implement and manage standardized desktop images and PXE-based deployment processes to support consistent, repeatable, and secure workstation provisioning
Support CMMC Level 2 compliance by implementing NIST SP 800-171 controls across IT systems and software environments in coordination with the SimTech ISSM
Support ATO activities by implementing required technical controls and providing operational guidance in coordination with the ISSM
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required
10+ years of demonstrated relevant IT experience, including systems administration, endpoint management, and user support
Strong leadership, organization, and task management skills, with experience managing workloads, schedules, and competing priorities
Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders
Preferred
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved baseline certification preferred
Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Microsoft Certified Associate, or CompTIA Linux+ are a plus
Benefits
Market leading compensation package
Excellent benefits
Work/life balance
Outstanding retirement plan
Career advancement
Comprehensive compensation and benefits package