IT Services for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturers
Are These IT Support Gaps Putting Your Aerospace Contracts at Risk?
We help aerospace and defense manufacturers address challenges such as:
- Struggling to meet CMMC 2.0 requirements, putting Department of Defense contract eligibility at risk.
- Outdated cybersecurity infrastructure that fails to align with NIST 800-171 compliance standards.
- Lack of documentation and control around sensitive data, making DFARS and ITAR compliance a challenge.
- Frequent downtime or system vulnerabilities that disrupt production timelines and weaken security posture.
- Limited internal expertise to manage CMMC assessments and evolving regulatory demands.
- No centralized IT strategy, leading to compliance gaps and increased audit failure risk.
IT Solutions for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing
Compliance-led, performance-driven support for high-security environments.
Charles IT provides services that integrate compliance, cybersecurity, and operational continuity tailored to the needs of aerospace and defense manufacturers.
- CMMC 2.0 Assessments and Gap Remediation
- NIST 800-171 and DFARS-aligned Cybersecurity Controls
- Access Controls and Data Management
- Proactive System Monitoring and Endpoint Protection
Compliance & Cybersecurity That Protect Your Contracts
Compliance isn’t optional — we help you pass with confidence.
- IT Compliance
- IT Security
- IT Services
- IT Support
What Results Can You Expect?
Our aerospace & defense clients consistently experience:
- Reduced delays in winning or renewing Department of Defense contracts.
- Enhanced cybersecurity posture that mitigates threats.
- Minimized operational downtime through proactive IT monitoring and issue resolution.
- Improved audit outcomes and documentation management.
What Manufacturing Leaders Are Saying
Insights from the “One Pour Problems” Podcast
“In our firm…what we’re really good at is understanding the small aerospace and defense company. That’s what makes us special. That’s what makes us great is that we got those technical skills. “
Bill Alderman, the Founder of Alderman & Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aerospace manufacturers must maintain secure, traceable systems to meet CMMC 2.0. We assess and modernize your IT stack to ensure data handling, access control, and audit logging meet DoD expectations.
We provide end-to-end IT support that ensures your systems follow DFARS 252.204-7012, including multi-factor authentication, system logging, and secure enclaves for controlled unclassified information (CUI).
Yes — we specialize in readiness assessments, helping aerospace and defense contractors close gaps in technical controls, documentation, and incident response ahead of third-party C3PAO reviews.
We implement compliant file-sharing, encryption, and role-based access systems that allow secure collaboration across your engineering supply chain while maintaining ITAR compliance.
We design layered defense strategies — including SIEM, endpoint detection, and zero trust architectures — specifically for aerospace contractors managing classified or high-sensitivity government programs.