IT Administrator

The role

The IT Administrator will oversee all information technology functions to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. This role involves managing IT domains, systems, identities, and endpoints for a U.S. defense company.

What you will do

• Manage day-to-day IT operations for secure and compliant office systems.
• Coordinate IT activities with internal teams, external vendors, and third-party assessors.
• Maintain cybersecurity posture aligned to NIST, ITAR, and CMMC Level 2 compliance standards.
• Keep the organization audit-ready and manage SSPs.
• Administer, expand, and secure U.S. systems, identities, endpoints, and access rights.
• Enforce least privilege principles and manage user access.
• Monitor security tasks and deliver compliance objectives.
• Develop and update IT policies, processes, and documentation.
• Maintain ongoing security, compliance, and audit readiness for all IT systems.
• Uphold a strong security posture for U.S. government work.

Required qualifications

• Exceptional organizational and ownership skills with strong attention to detail.
• Sound judgment and reliability in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
• Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical senior stakeholders.
• Experience with or supporting DoD/U.S. government regulated environments.
• 5+ years in IT support, systems administration, or similar roles.
• Ability to work onsite in Dallas, TX.

Nice to have

• Active U.S. Government Security Clearance

About the company

8vc is a U.S. defense company specializing in delivering advanced hardware solutions to address strategic challenges facing the United States and its allies.