IT & Cybersecurity Manager Job at Antares in Los Angeles

Join to apply for the IT & Cybersecurity Manager role at Antares This range is provided by Antares. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr About Us At Antares, our long‑term mission is to make clean energy abundant from Earth to the Asteroid Belt. We’re fueled by the belief that advanced nuclear energy can strengthen our military, solve the climate crisis, elevate global living standards, and expand humanity’s presence in outer space. To achieve our mission, we’re building mass‑ producible, inherently safe, deployable microreactors that can be used terrestrially, underwater, and in space. Formed in 2023, the Antares team hails from SpaceX, The White House, MIT, Rigetti Computing, The Air Force, General Atomics, Relativity Space, Ursa Major, Ultra Safe Nuclear, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Antares has raised over $39M in venture capital from top‑tier investors and has over $4M in government funding. About The Team As an early member of the Antares operations team, you will define, implement, and maintain the information technology, cybersecurity, and networking strategy for the company. This will include creating a scalable technology stack that enables the company to operate at a startup pace while introducing the framework for future security, export, and compliance controls. Roles & Responsibilities Define and execute a comprehensive technology roadmap that balances near‑term agility, robust security measures, and readiness for future growth. Oversee and implement cybersecurity standards such as NIST SP 800‑171 and CMMC, including the required documentation and procedures that comply with customer or government contract requirements. Develop protocols and systems for complying with ITAR, EAR, DFARS, and other regulatory requirements. Establish processes for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and export‑controlled data, including data classification, storage, and incident response. Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure continuous compliance and readiness for government audits. Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of local and cloud‑based infrastructure, networking solutions, and end‑user computing environments. Define and manage budgets for hardware and software expenditures, balancing throughput and performance with cost. Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations to ensure cost‑effective procurement and service‑level agreements. Establish and lead user support functions, including helpdesk operations, training, and documentation. Address urgent blockers to ensure an always‑working, always‑on infrastructure. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in information technology or systems, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, math, physics, or data science and 5+ years of experience implementing and managing a broad IT stack including hardware and software. 8+ years of professional experience in IT and cybersecurity with 5+ years of experience implementing and managing a broad IT stack including hardware and software. Preferred Skills & Experience Proficiency in implementing and managing FedRAMP compliant systems, successfully creating and incorporating CMMC or NIST standards, or developing controls for handling export‑controlled data or CUI. Demonstrated track record of managing hardware or software in an agile and dynamic work environment. Experience implementing policies or procedures for a government contractor. Proven success in a start‑up environment or similar, with the ability to manage ambiguity and wear many different hats. Excellent listener and communicator, with demonstrated ability to collaborate with many different stakeholders. Additional Requirements Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary to support critical milestones. Culture Think in Systems – Energy and Defense are complex ecosystems with numerous stakeholders, conflicting policies, and emerging properties. First principles thinking alone is insufficient; we think probabilistically and take action. Obsess over the End User – The customer and end user are often not the same. We never build globally competitive commercial products if we lose sight of our end users and their entire interaction with the product lifecycle. Be Unconstrained by Convention – Our only limits are the laws of physics. We solve the seemingly impossible, never shy away from new solutions, and never do things only because that’s how it’s always been done. Craftsman – We focus on high‑quality engineering, personal growth, and a long‑term career path for exceptional individual contributors. We embrace a beginner’s mindset, share knowledge, and never condescend the curious. Seriously Optimistic – We’re ambitious, audacious, and we don’t let cynicism, sarcasm, snark, or belittlement influence us to lower the bar. ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee, an asylee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Compensation Range $145K - $185K Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Antares by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr