IT Manager

About Mariana Minerals

Mariana Minerals is not a software company selling to mining companies. We are a mining company that builds software. We design, build, commission, and operate our own mines and refineries. We develop our own chemical processes. We’re producing battery‑grade lithium salts from real oil and gas wastewater in our lab and pilot facilities today. Our first commercial‑scale lithium production facility, Lithium One, is targeting production in the first half of 2027.

The software — what we call Mariana

OS — exists to make our projects come online faster and run better. We don’t sell it. We deploy it into our own operations and measure its impact in tons of metal produced, dollars of cost removed, and months shaved off construction timelines.

Mariana Minerals is seeking an IT Manager with a strong background in network engineering and infrastructure design. This role will lead and actively participate in the design, deployment, management, and optimization of robust network solutions that support our corporate offices and remote field sites. You will be the technical driver of network architecture, cybersecurity, connectivity, and IT operations for the business.

The ideal candidate combines strategic IT leadership with deep hands‑on experience in network design, configuration, and implementation in complex environments.

• Design, implement, and support secure and scalable network infrastructure across offices and remote sites.
• Lead configurations of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and network monitoring tools.
• Optimize network performance, redundancy, and resilience for both corporate and field operations.
• Implement network segmentation, access control, and traffic management aligned with security best practices.

• Oversee company IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud services, endpoints, and communications.
• Ensure reliable connectivity, performance monitoring, and fault resolution.
• Support user access, device provisioning, and systems administration.

• Enforce cybersecurity policies, network security controls, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies.

• Provide escalated IT support, particularly around network and connectivity issues.
• Manage helpdesk processes, documentation, and support SLAs.
• Train employees on network awareness, secure remote access, and policies.

• Manage relationships with ISPs, hardware vendors, consultants, and service providers.
• Develop and manage the IT/network budget.
• Maintain IT policies, documentation, and compliance standards.

• 5+ years of experience in IT with a strong focus on network engineering and infrastructure design.
• Deep experience with network technologies (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless).
• Experience with Microsoft environments (Microsoft 365, Azure/Active Directory).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure network design.
• Proven vendor management and technology budgeting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience supporting remote operations, field sites, or distributed industrial environments.
• Experience in mining, resources, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational contexts.

• Hands‑on technical leadership with strong problem‑solving instincts.
• Excellent communicator capable of working with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance strategic initiatives with support responsibilities.
• Strong focus on network reliability, security, and performance.

• A key role shaping Mariana Minerals’ IT and network direction.
• Broad responsibility spanning design, deployment, and operations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Collaborative, professional working environment.

At Mariana Minerals, you’ll be part of a mission‑driven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You’ll have the autonomy to…