Sr. Manager, IT Systems and Network Engineering

About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to optimize power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. And that’s just the beginning.

Job Summary: This is an exciting role in a growing company. The ideal candidate for the position will be well organized, proactive, and with experience as a network/system engineer. The team is focused on developing long term solutions, transformative IT and company-wide network efforts. This role will report to our VP, Information and Infrastructure.  

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the team of network/system engineers
• Provide direct networking support to employees
• Maintain complex WAN and LAN environments including configuration of network hardware, VLANs and network segmentation, and cloud architecture
• Deploy and maintain network platforms including network monitor, firewall, IDS/IPS, and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Deploy and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) across the enterprise
• Harden network systems and configuration and manage firewall appliances across multiple offices
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, reports, and network/system maps
• Work tightly with multiple departments and stakeholders to collect project requirements and provide cross-departmental network support
• Maintain system security by keeping systems up to date and tracking vulnerabilities 

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on Network engineering experience and team leading experience
• Experience in managing complex LAN environments distributed across multiple physical locations
• Experience in Microsoft Azure including Intune, Entra ID, Office365, SharePoint, Outlook, and SSO
• Strong Microsoft Active Directory skills 
• Possess a deep understanding of cloud-based architecture including AWS and Azure and respective network services
• Strong knowledge of IAM and least privilege principles  
• Experience configuring VLANs, network segmentation, and port security
• Experience maintaining firewalls and associated policies on-premises and in the cloud 

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, Agile-focused startup environment 
  
• Aerospace/Defense and/or military networking experience 
  
• Experience in working with distributed firewall systems such as FortiGate or Palo Alto Networks, and logging systems such as LogicMonitor, or Datadog 
  
• Experience working with Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and proxy services such as Zscaler, Cisco Anyconnect, or Netskope 
  
• Experience working with VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESXi 
  
• Familiar with defense specific compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-171, CIS benchmarks, and ISO standards. 
  
• Industry-relevant certifications such as Network+, CCNA, AWS, Microsoft, or CISSP 
  
• Active Security Clearance 
  

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: 

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.