Head of IT
TLDR
Build IT and security from the ground up, defending networks and establishing CMMC compliance as a team of one.
As we enter our next phase of growth and scale the Chaparral aircraft from flight testing into full-rate production, Elroy Air needs one person to own IT and security from the ground up. This is a true builder role: you'll be a team of one for the foreseeable future, operating as both the strategist setting direction and the hands-on operator keeping systems running day to day. You'll design and defend our network against real threats, and you'll build and maintain the CMMC compliance framework that lets us operate in export-controlled, government-adjacent environments, essentially standing up the function solo before it grows.
You'll work directly with engineering, security, legal, and leadership, with full ownership of decisions that in a larger company would be split across a team.
The Head of IT will build, lead, secure, scale, and create high-performing IT systems across the company. This role is responsible for architecting and operating our internal IT infrastructure, including corporate IT, identity and access management (physical and digital), endpoint systems, networking, and compliance frameworks required for export-controlled environments.
You will shape and build the systems that allow the company to mature and operate efficiently as we scale.
Key Responsibilities
Own end-to-end management of corporate IT infrastructure: physical networks, endpoint management, and SaaS management, maintaining successful compliance with strict security frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53
Develop and enforce IT policies and access control aligned with defense sector norms and requirements.
Architect and maintain secure physical network infrastructure across office, lab, and production environments
Own and streamline IT elements of employee lifecycle, including automating critical aspects of onboarding / offboarding
You Will Be Successful in This Role If You
Have a security-first approach while still enabling rapid execution
Use strong judgment balancing speed, cost, and risk
Are a clear communicator with both technical and non-technical teams
Have a builder mentality: you aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves and create new systems or integrations when legacy ones aren’t working
Requirements
Proven track record of automation and user lifecycle improvements in enterprise IT systems in a fast-paced environment
This role is hybrid on-site and requires close collaboration with engineering and lab environments
Nice to Have
What We Offer
Competitive salary
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced aerospace company
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(k) with company contribution + Roth IRA
Free daily lunch provided onsite
Flexible time-off policy
3 months of paid parental leave
Employee assistance program with 24/7 support
High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
You’ll work with a motivated, kind, and highly skilled team
You'll help shape and define our company culture and values
You'll help build and scale a new category of aerospace / logistics technology
Benefits
Equity Compensation
Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced aerospace company
Health Insurance
Comprehensive medical benefits
Product and technology development
You'll help build and scale a new category of aerospace / logistics technology
Paid Parental Leave
3 months of paid parental leave
Elroy Air is building autonomous VTOL cargo aircraft to revolutionize middle-mile logistics, enhancing the efficiency and reach of goods transportation. Focused on multiple sectors, our innovative systems are set to redefine how the world moves products.
- Founded
- Founded 2016
- Employees
- 11-50 employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services
- Total raised
- $56M raised