Hiring: Information Technology Manager Company: USA Rare Earth, Inc. (Nasdaq: USAR) Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 14:49:15 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : API Gateway, AWS, Azure, DNS, GCP, VPN, Windows Server About the job Experience: •7+ years in hands-on IT support, systems administration or a generalist IT role, including time in a lead capacity. Required Skills: •Infrastructure, Cloud, and End User Computing •Maintain and improve local network, server and cloud infrastructure (Azure / AWS as applicable), including scheduled maintenance of all relevant systems. •Administer Microsoft 365 day to day across Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive and Entra ID, covering identities, licensing, mailboxes, permissions and MFA. •Build, deploy and support Windows desktops and laptops to a consistent standard, and support industrial IT/OT applications and integrations (iPaaS, API gateway, EDI/AS2/VAN). •Vendor & Third-Party Management •Own ISP, managed service provider and hardware/software supplier relationships, holding them to account on SLAs, response times, service quality and value for money. •Coordinate site visits, contractor access and third-party works with minimal disruption. •Support contract renewals, quotes and purchasing, manage site IT spend and identify cost savings. Qualifications: •Proven experience as the sole or lead IT resource on a site, working autonomously. •Strong Windows Server and Windows desktop administration in a production environment. •Hands-on Microsoft 365 administration and troubleshooting. •Demonstrable experience managing vendors, MSPs and service providers to agreed SLAs. •Track record of delivering IT projects on time and within budget. •Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. •Exposure to OT, mining or production systems. •Solid functional working knowledge of ITIL or similar service management practice. •Operational familiarity with SOX, NIST, ISO 27001 or comparable frameworks. Compensation: •$156,700 - $172,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!