Senior Manager of IT & Cyber

Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for a Senior Manager of IT and Cyber to join our engineering team at our headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Position Description:

The Senior Manager of IT and Cyber at Oklo, Inc. will support the Director of IT and Cyber in ensuring the operational excellence, security, and strategic alignment of the company's IT and cybersecurity functions. This leadership position is responsible for the oversight of day-to-day IT operations, cybersecurity measures, compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., DOE ECI and export control under 10 CFR Part 810), and the advancement of the company’s technological initiatives.

The role requires a proactive leader with a strong technical background and a strategic mindset, capable of driving both immediate operational needs and long-term IT and cybersecurity strategies. This role will also play a key part in ensuring the integration of IT systems with business processes, safeguarding corporate assets, and supporting the innovation in Oklo’s energy and engineering projects.

Specific responsibilities may include:

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Oversee the daily IT operations, ensuring reliability, performance, and security of all network, server, and cloud infrastructure.

• Ensure systems (Windows Server, Ubuntu, macOS, etc.) are configured for optimal performance, availability, and scalability.

• Manage enterprise-wide software tools (e.g., JumpCloud, DNS, DHCP, Cisco, Meraki, Dell and Palo Alto firewalls) and ensure proper system integration.

• Support engineering, finance, and other departments by aligning IT resources to business objectives.

Cybersecurity

• Implement and monitor Oklo’s comprehensive information security plan, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171 ,and other relevant standards.

• Manage incident response and disaster recovery plans, ensuring readiness to respond to and mitigate cyber threats.

• Oversee continuous vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and the application of security patches.

• Enforce security policies, especially around export-controlled data (DOE ECI), including network segmentation, access controls, and data encryption.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including DOE Export Control (10 CFR Part 810), NIST cybersecurity frameworks, and any Department of Energy regulations.

• Assist in audits and assessments to validate IT and cybersecurity readiness, ensuring that Oklo can meet all necessary compliance obligations.

• Develop and update risk assessments, ensuring that IT and cybersecurity risks are identified, prioritized, and mitigated.

Strategic Planning

• Assist in the creation of the IT and cybersecurity strategy, aligning technological initiatives with Oklo’s mission and goals.

• Lead IT and cybersecurity projects, driving innovation in cloud infrastructure, IT automation, and digital transformation.

• Ensure effective integration of IT systems to support business operations, project execution, and regulatory compliance.

• Support the Director of IT and Cyber in managing IT and cybersecurity budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources for both operational and strategic needs.

• Assist in vendor management, negotiating contracts and managing relationships with IT and cybersecurity service providers.

Competencies:

We are looking for a Senior Manager of IT and Cyber that has/is:

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and DOE Export Control (10 CFR Part 810).

• Experience with networking technologies such as firewalls, switches and cloud infrastructure such as AWS and Azure.

• Strong hands on experience working with Palo Alto Firewalls, Palo Alto Global Protect VPN, SAML and cloud identity platforms.

• Proven experience leading IT projects and managing security incidents.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make strategic recommendations.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex IT issues to business leaders.

• Strong project management and organizatio