IT Systems & Cybersecurity Manager

DEWESoft is a leading provider of data acquisition hardware and software solutions serving a wide range of industries, including defense, research, and manufacturing. We are seeking an experienced IT Systems & Cybersecurity Compliance Manager to lead our information technology operations and ensure compliance with government cybersecurity frameworks such as CMMC and NIST 800-171.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective on day 1 of employment!
• 100% employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance!
• 401(k) plan with 3% company contribution - regardless of employee contribution!
• Competitive base wage, commissions and vacation packages!

This role will oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts to ensure our systems meet Department of Defense (DoD) and government contractor security requirements.

• Oversee and maintain secure IT systems across servers, networks, and endpoints, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company and customer data.
• Lead all CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance initiatives
  , including system security plans (SSPs), plans of action and milestones (POA&Ms), and evidence documentation.
• Administer IT infrastructure
  , including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, firewalls, and VPNs, ensuring security configurations meet DFARS and CMMC requirements.
• Implement and manage Splunk for system monitoring, event correlation, and log analysis to detect and respond to potential threats.
• Conduct and document regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and incident response tests using Splunk dashboards and reports where applicable.
• Serve as the primary contact for cybersecurity audits
  , assessments, and communications with customers or third-party assessors.
• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and employee training programs aligned with government standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to integrate cybersecurity controls into new technologies, products, and processes.
• Manage backup systems, disaster recovery
  , and data protection strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Monitor and report on cybersecurity performance, compliance progress, and emerging threats using Splunk and related tools.
• Stay current on evolving DoD cybersecurity regulations
  , including updates to CMMC, DFARS, and NIST frameworks.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 5–8 years of IT experience
  , with at least 3 years focused on cybersecurity or compliance in a manufacturing or government contractor environment.
• Hands‑on experience implementing and managing CMMC Level 1 & 2 and NIST 800-171 controls.
• Strong background in Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, and endpoint security tools.
• Experience managing network infrastructure, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud environments (Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Gov, or similar).
• Proficiency with Splunk Enterprise or Splunk Cloud
  , including configuration, dashboard creation, and security event analysis.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools
  , vulnerability management, and system monitoring platforms.
• Understanding of DFARS , incident reporting, and government data protection standards.
• Experience supporting mixed environments (engineering systems, test labs, production networks, etc.) common in data acquisition companies.

• CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM, or CISA.
• CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP) or Certified Professional (CP) a plus.
• Microsoft, or Splunk certifications (e.g., Splunk Certified Power User or Admin) beneficial.

DEWESoft, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in compliance with all federal, state and local laws.