Senior Manager, Classified Networks Administration (Defense)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Classified Networks Administration (Defense): Building and leading enterprise classified IT infrastructure across multiple secure facilities with an accent on compliance, resilience, and scalability. Focus on designing and operating Secret/Top Secret environments, managing cross-functional teams, and ensuring adherence to RMF and NIST standards in a high-growth defense startup.

Location: Must be based in Torrance, CA and requires full-time onsite presence

Company

hirify.global is a fast-paced defense startup developing and delivering advanced defense systems with a focus on technical excellence and real-world impact.

What you will do

• Define and execute enterprise classified network strategy across multiple sites and labs.
• Design and operate infrastructure supporting Secret, Top Secret, SCI, and SAP environments.
• Oversee networking, compute, virtualization, storage, and identity management.
• Ensure compliance with RMF, NIST 800-53, ICD 503, and DISA STIGs.
• Drive infrastructure modernization through automation and Infrastructure as Code.
• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing technical talent.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship required
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing and operating enterprise infrastructure in classified environments.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, DoD cybersecurity policy, and enterprise storage.

Nice to have

• Experience with SAP and SCI environments.
• Automation proficiency in PowerShell, Python, Terraform, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with Azure Government or AWS GovCloud.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CCNP/CCIE, or VMware VCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful long-term equity for all full-time employees.
• Comprehensive health benefits including 100% employee-covered medical.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave and $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Onsite EV charging, catered meals, and fully stocked kitchen.