IT Manager

IT Manager

Overview

SimTech, Inc., recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places for Working Parents, is seeking a to join our dynamic and diverse corporate team in Huntsville, AL. This is an immediate opening with opportunities for growth and professional development.

SimTech offers a market leading compensation package with excellent benefits, work/life balance, outstanding retirement plan, career advancement and much more.

We are seeking a IT Manager that will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining IT systems and infrastructure across multiple sites, ensuring reliability, scalability, performance, and cybersecurity. This role directs resources to meet mission requirements, collaborates closely with the ISSM to ensure policy compliance, and proactively plans for emerging needs while maintaining compliant and secure IT networks, hardware, and software.

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.

Minimum Qualifications & Education Requirements and Desired Skillsets

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.

CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD-approved baseline certification preferred.

Advanced certifications such as CISSP, CASP+, Microsoft Certified Associate, or CompTIA Linux+ are a plus.

Strong leadership, organization, and task management skills, with experience managing workloads, schedules, and competing priorities.

10+ years of demonstrated relevant IT experience, including systems administration, endpoint management, and user support.

Experience supporting Windows and Linux environments.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders.

U.S. Citizenship with Active Secret Security clearance and ability to maintain the designated security clearance level is required.

Physical Description

Employees in these positions will function in a general office/cubicle setting environment, and laboratory/testing setting using standard office equipment and various electronic testing equipment, including a computer, telephone, printers, video equipment, computer software and testing equipment. Will interact in a general office setting environment with various personnel; participate in meetings and contribute to team success; deliver timely results and produce reports; receive and communicate information; may include telework. May function in a specialized laboratory/testing environment using electronic testing equipment, computer software and complex systems. May move and test equipment of various weights. Laboratory environment may require use of protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to safety glasses and protective hearing and footwear. May be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization due to business demands; travel occasionally for assigned work.

About SimTech, Inc.

SimTech's mission is to be the most reliable and cost-effective provider of Signature Models, Simulations, Hardware, Software, Cyber solutions, and Test & Evaluation services. Established in 1983 by a team of experienced scientists and engineers, SimTech has a long history of delivering high-technology defense-oriented solutions.

The company has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in 2020 and 2021, and as a "Best Place for Working Parents" in 2022-2026 by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce.

SimTech offers an industry-leading comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Be a part of over 43+ years of excellence-join our team today!

To learn more about our exceptional team and employee benefits, contact SimTech HR or visit www.simtechinc.com for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

SimTech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. SimTech, Inc. is a committed EOE/Vet/Disabled employer.

Simulation Technologies, Inc. (SimTech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, HR@simtechinc.com and/or phone number (256.428.2901) to contact us about your interest in employment with SimTech.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. SimTech participates in E-Verify.