Job Description
About Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is not a software company selling to mining companies. We are a mining company that builds software.
We design, build, commission, and operate our own mines and refineries. We develop our own chemical processes. We're producing battery-grade lithium salts from real oil and gas wastewater in our lab and pilot facilities today. Our first commercial-scale lithium production facility, Lithium One, is targeting production in the first half of 2027.
The software - what we call MarianaOS - exists to make our projects come online faster and run better. We don't sell it. We deploy it into our own operations and measure its impact in tons of metal produced, dollars of cost removed, and months shaved off construction timelines.
Role Overview
Mariana Minerals is seeking an IT Manager with a strong background in network engineering and infrastructure design. This role will lead and actively participate in the design, deployment, management, and optimization of robust network solutions that support our corporate offices and remote field sites. You will be the technical driver of network architecture, cybersecurity, connectivity, and IT operations for the business.
The ideal candidate combines strategic IT leadership with deep handson experience in network design, configuration, and implementation in complex environments.
What You'll Do
Network Engineering & Architecture
Design, implement, and support secure and scalable network infrastructure across offices and remote sites
Lead configurations of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and network monitoring tools
Optimize network performance, redundancy, and resilience for both corporate and field operations
Implement network segmentation, access control, and traffic management aligned with security best practices
IT Operations & Systems
Oversee company IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud services, endpoints, and communications
Ensure reliable connectivity, performance monitoring, and fault resolution
Support user access, device provisioning, and systems administration
Cybersecurity & Risk
Enforce cybersecurity policies, network security controls, and vulnerability management
Maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Support & Service Delivery
Provide escalated IT support, particularly around network and connectivity issues
Manage helpdesk processes, documentation, and support SLAs
Train employees on network awareness, secure remote access, and policies
Vendor, Budget & Policy
Manage relationships with ISPs, hardware vendors, consultants, and service providers
Develop and manage the IT/network budget
Maintain IT policies, documentation, and compliance standards
Desired Qualifications
5+ years of experience in IT with a strong focus on network engineering and infrastructure design
Deep experience with network technologies (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless)
Experience with Microsoft environments (Microsoft 365, Azure/Active Directory)
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure network design
Proven vendor management and technology budgeting experience
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred:
Experience supporting remote operations , field sites, or distributed industrial environments
Experience in mining, resources, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational contexts
Key Attributes
Handson technical leadership with strong problemsolving instincts
Excellent communicator capable of working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with support responsibilities
Strong focus on network reliability, security, and performance
What We Offer
A key role shaping Mariana Minerals' IT and network direction
Broad responsibility spanning design, deployment, and operations
Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, professional working environment
Why Join Us?
At Mariana Minerals, you'll be part of a missiondriven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You'll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration.
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership - We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate - We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos - We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.
Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
#J-18808-LjbffrAbout Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals is not a software company selling to mining companies. We are a mining company that builds software.
We design, build, commission, and operate our own mines and refineries. We develop our own chemical processes. We're producing battery-grade lithium salts from real oil and gas wastewater in our lab and pilot facilities today. Our first commercial-scale lithium production facility, Lithium One, is targeting production in the first half of 2027.
The software - what we call MarianaOS - exists to make our projects come online faster and run better. We don't sell it. We deploy it into our own operations and measure its impact in tons of metal produced, dollars of cost removed, and months shaved off construction timelines.
Role Overview
Mariana Minerals is seeking an IT Manager with a strong background in network engineering and infrastructure design. This role will lead and actively participate in the design, deployment, management, and optimization of robust network solutions that support our corporate offices and remote field sites. You will be the technical driver of network architecture, cybersecurity, connectivity, and IT operations for the business.
The ideal candidate combines strategic IT leadership with deep handson experience in network design, configuration, and implementation in complex environments.
What You'll Do
Network Engineering & Architecture
Design, implement, and support secure and scalable network infrastructure across offices and remote sites
Lead configurations of routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, wireless networks, and network monitoring tools
Optimize network performance, redundancy, and resilience for both corporate and field operations
Implement network segmentation, access control, and traffic management aligned with security best practices
IT Operations & Systems
Oversee company IT infrastructure, including servers, cloud services, endpoints, and communications
Ensure reliable connectivity, performance monitoring, and fault resolution
Support user access, device provisioning, and systems administration
Cybersecurity & Risk
Enforce cybersecurity policies, network security controls, and vulnerability management
Maintain robust backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies
Support & Service Delivery
Provide escalated IT support, particularly around network and connectivity issues
Manage helpdesk processes, documentation, and support SLAs
Train employees on network awareness, secure remote access, and policies
Vendor, Budget & Policy
Manage relationships with ISPs, hardware vendors, consultants, and service providers
Develop and manage the IT/network budget
Maintain IT policies, documentation, and compliance standards
Desired Qualifications
5+ years of experience in IT with a strong focus on network engineering and infrastructure design
Deep experience with network technologies (LAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, routing, switching, wireless)
Experience with Microsoft environments (Microsoft 365, Azure/Active Directory)
Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and secure network design
Proven vendor management and technology budgeting experience
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred:
Experience supporting remote operations , field sites, or distributed industrial environments
Experience in mining, resources, manufacturing, or similarly complex operational contexts
Key Attributes
Handson technical leadership with strong problemsolving instincts
Excellent communicator capable of working with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Ability to balance strategic initiatives with support responsibilities
Strong focus on network reliability, security, and performance
What We Offer
A key role shaping Mariana Minerals' IT and network direction
Broad responsibility spanning design, deployment, and operations
Competitive compensation and benefits
Collaborative, professional working environment
Why Join Us?
At Mariana Minerals, you'll be part of a missiondriven team reshaping the way critical minerals are sourced and supplied globally. You'll have the autonomy to make big decisions, the tools to innovate, and a culture that values ownership, smart automation, and collaboration.
Our culture is built on three principles:
Extreme Ownership - We take full responsibility for outcomes, relentlessly driving toward solutions.
Engineer Out Requirements, then Automate - We simplify, optimize, and then automate for scale.
Share Your Legos - We collaborate openly, share knowledge, and empower each other to build bigger, better solutions.
Join us as we build the future of responsible mineral sourcing and supply.
Mariana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
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