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About EnergetiqEnergetiq is the high technology, ultra-bright light source division of Hamamatsu Corp., a Japanese optical components and systems company. At Energetiq we are growing our market presence by introducing breakthrough products using our patented, ultra-bright Laser-Driven Light Source (LDLS™) and Electrodeless Z-Pinch™ EUV technologies. These technologies are used in a variety of markets such as high-end computer chip manufacturing, sensor testing for cell phones, and in a variety of drug discovery and medical applications. Our customers are sophisticated equipment manufacturers that operate at the forefront of what is possible.

Location: This position is onsite and is based in Wilmington, MAPosition Summary:

Energetiq is seeking an IT& Security Senior Manager to lead enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and data initiatives in a high‑IP, manufacturing and engineering environment. This role owns both day‑to‑day IT operations and enterprise risk reduction, with a strong focus on security, governance, vendor‑led programs, and legacy system modernization.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for stabilizing and advancing critical infrastructure, identity, compliance, and data programs while leading a small internal IT team and multiple external partners.

The ideal candidate will also have a good mix of strategic thinking and project management skills, as well as the ability to execute technical tasks. You will succeed in this role if you are motivated by superior service delivery and enabling the organization through new technology ideas.

Key Responsibilities:

Cybersecurity, Governance & Compliance

• Own and continuously improve Energetiq’s enterprise security posture across identity, access management, email, endpoints, and monitoring
• Lead security control implementation and remediation (MFA, conditional access, logging, penetration testing)
• Establish and enforce IT security policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Partner with Engineering, R&D, and Operations on internal and product‑related cybersecurity and compliance requirements

IT Policies & Operational Procedures

• Develop, maintain, and enforce IT policies, standards, and operating procedures
• Establish clear documentation, runbooks, ownership models, and escalation paths
• Ensure consistent application of policies across infrastructure, cloud services, data, and end‑user computing
• Reduce reliance on tribal knowledge through process discipline and documentation

Enterprise Systems & Data

• Provide ownership of enterprise systems, data platforms, analytics environments, and system migrations
• Drive shutdown of unsupported or high‑risk legacy systems
• Partner cross-functionally on ERP-related data initiatives and system transitions
• Define and enforce data governance, access, and retention practices

Infrastructure, Business Continuity & Contingency Planning

• Ensure reliability and lifecycle management of networks, servers, backups, and core infrastructure
• Own business continuity and disaster recovery planning for all technology and information systems
• Ensure backup, recovery, and contingency plans are documented, tested, and maintained
• Reduce single points of failure and operational risk

Vendor & Program Management

• Lead vendor and MSP oversight for cloud, security, and integration partners
• Drive accountability, issue resolution, and completion of in‑flight projects
• Transition work from external providers where appropriate

Team & Financial Leadership

• Lead and develop internal IT staff
• Identify critical skill gaps and talent risks
• Partner with Finance on IT budgeting, renewals, vendor spend, and cost controls
• Establish operational discipline around subscriptions, assets, and cloud cost

Minimum Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Strong background in cybersecurity, identity, and enterprise infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience developing IT policies, procedures, and governance
• Experience managing vendor‑led implementations and MSP relationships
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives in technical environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Manufacturing, engineering, or high‑tech industry experience
• Exposure to ERP environments (SAP, Syspro, or similar)
• Familiarity with data platforms, cloud services, and analytics ecosystems

Leadership Profile:

• Calm, structured, and decisive
• Comfortable operating hands‑on in complex technical environments
• Strong communicator with a governance‑oriented mindset
• Balances security, reliability, and business enablement

Compensation:

The compensation salary range for this role is $150,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Energetiq Technology, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.