Director, Information Technology

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The Director, Information Technology provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the company’s IT infrastructure, cybersecurity posture, and enterprise systems. This role ensures 24/7 availability, security, and performance of business and engineering environments, including virtualized, Linux‑ and Windows‑based platforms operating in secured and classified settings.

This position is responsible for maintaining compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements, including CMMC and NIST SP 800‑171, ensuring the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), intellectual property, and other sensitive data.

• Lead Enterprise IT Strategy and Architecture:
  Define and execute the vision, architecture, and long‑range technology roadmap for infrastructure, enterprise systems, telecommunications, databases, virtualized environments, and engineering development platforms
• Ensure High‑Availability IT Operations:
  Oversee a 24/7 IT environment by establishing team priorities, managing workflow, and leading incident response efforts to ensure reliable hardware, software, and network performance
• Drive Cybersecurity and Compliance:
  Establish and maintain cybersecurity programs aligned with CMMC and NIST SP 800‑171 requirements to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), proprietary data, and systems operating within secured or classified environments
• Manage Information System Security (ISSM) Functions:
  Direct the security posture of enterprise and classified networks, including audit readiness, SSP maintenance, POA&M tracking, monitoring, 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, compliant, and efficient operations
• Lead IT Budget and Resource Planning:
  Develop and manage the IT department’s annual budget and staffing plans to ensure cost‑effective investments in hardware, software, and services
• Direct and Develop IT Teams:
  Provide leadership, mentoring, performance management, hiring support, onboarding, and training 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, infrastructure improvements, and enterprise technology initiatives while communicating cost, value, and risk to executive leadership
• Support Engineering Development Environments:
  Ensure availability and performance of engineering platforms, including specialized software tools, license servers, and Linux‑ and Windows‑based compute resources
• Manage Patch, Vulnerability, and Secure Configuration Processes:
  Develop and execute structured patch management and vulnerability remediation strategies, including testing and validation prior to enterprise‑wide rollout

• Enterprise IT Strategy and Architecture:
  Designing and managing complex enterprise IT environments that include infrastructure, telecommunications, engineering systems, and virtual platforms
• High‑Availability IT Operations:
  Running mission‑critical, 24/7 IT environments with strong incident management, outage reduction, and service delivery performance
• Cybersecurity and Compliance:
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