Director, Information Technology

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As the Director of Information Technology, you lead the strategy, security, and performance of the company’s entire IT environment—from enterprise infrastructure to classified systems. Your day spans executive strategy discussions, cybersecurity oversight, vendor coordination, and ensuring employees across the organization have reliable, high‑performance tools to support mission‑critical work. You guide long‑term IT architecture, manage risk and compliance for government contracts, and keep systems secure, resilient, and available in a 24/7 operational environment.

• Lead Enterprise IT Strategy and Architecture:
  Define and execute the vision, architecture, and long‑range technology roadmap for infrastructure, systems, telecommunications, databases, and engineering platforms
• Ensure High‑Availability IT Operations:
  Oversee a 24/7 IT environment, minimizing downtime, leading incident response efforts, and ensuring reliable hardware, software, and network performance to support employee productivity
• Drive Cybersecurity and Compliance:
  Establish and maintain cybersecurity programs aligned with NIST, CMMC, and federal requirements to protect company intellectual property, proprietary data, and classified systems
• Manage Information System Security (ISSM) Functions:
  Direct the security posture of classified networks, including documentation, monitoring, auditing, and adherence to government security standards
• Oversee IT Risk, Disaster Recovery, and Continuity Planning:
  Develop and implement enterprise IT risk management, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategies
• Develop Policies and Governance:
  Create, maintain, and enforce IT policies, procedures, and standards that support secure and efficient operations
• Lead IT Budget and Resource Planning:
  Develop and manage the IT department’s annual budget, ensuring cost‑effective investments in hardware, software, and services
• Direct and Develop IT Teams:
  Provide leadership, mentoring, performance management, and staffing oversight while fostering a high‑performing, service‑oriented IT organization
• Manage Vendors and Managed Service Providers:
  Negotiate IT‑related contracts, oversee MSP performance, and manage vendor relationships to ensure service quality and value
• Guide IT Project Portfolio Execution:
  Lead feasibility studies, system improvement initiatives, and major technology projects while communicating cost, value, and risk to executive leadership
• Maintain Government and Agency Coordination:
  Build and maintain relationships with U.S. government agencies responsible for cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
• Drive Continuous Improvement:
  Monitor IT trends, incorporate lessons learned, and continuously enhance IT services and operational processes

• Enterprise IT Infrastructure & Systems Leadership:
  Designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise IT environments that include networks, servers, engineering systems, and telecommunications
• Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance:
  Applying NIST, CMMC, and federal security frameworks to protect sensitive, proprietary, and classified information
• High‑Availability IT Operations:
  Running mission‑critical, 24/7 IT environments with strong incident management, outage reduction, and service delivery performance
• Technical Leadership & Organizational Impact:
  Leading IT teams, managing vendors, mentoring staff, and clearly communicating technical risks, priorities, and solutions to executives and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree in Information…