Senior Director, IT

TrellisWare launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms waveforms and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At TrellisWare we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact- on our careers our company and the world. And you can too. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change you belong at TrellisWare. Where the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where youre never going alone. Because theres too much at stake to go solo.

Our people are our primary asset and we believe that strong cohesive teams are the key to leveraging brilliant individual contributions to even greater achievements. The Information Technology Team is seeking an onsite Senior Director IT. This person is responsible for shaping and executing a technology strategy that enables the company to achieve its business objectives including compliance with defense industry requirements such as CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171. This role balances strategic vision with operational discipline ensuring that infrastructure applications and security are reliable scalable and cost-effective. As a trusted partner to senior leadership and a developer of high-performing teams this leader drives innovation fosters collaboration and positions Information Systems as a core enabler of organizational success.

TrellisWare Directors are responsible for building strong cohesive teams by hiring top-tier talent developing key skills within their teams and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a positive supportive and flexible environment. They inspire execution amongst their teams and role model TrellisWares core values of delivering excellence empowering people and pushing boundaries.

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Information Systems strategy aligned with company business goals.
• Assess current infrastructure applications and operations to identify strengths weaknesses and opportunities.
• Champion initiatives that deliver measurable ROI long-term value and scalable growth.
• Distill complex Information Systems topics into clear relevant updates for senior leadership.
• Translate technical language into business terms to drive informed decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships with internal leaders and external vendors to ensure alignment and value delivery.
• Lead mentor and develop the Information Systems team providing resources and skills to meet evolving organizational needs.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture of collaboration professional growth and accountability.
• Implement ongoing training and professional development programs to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
• Ensure seamless operation of Information Systems functions including infrastructure application development security and support.
• Oversee the design development and enhancement of enterprise systems delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to balance delivery velocity with process rigor.
• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements to inform strategy and execution.
• Lead the strategic expansion and alignment of IT infrastructure to support the companys international growth.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas and solutions.
• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency effectiveness and adaptability.
• Exemplify the TrellisWare Leader Job Profile.
• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.

Education and work experience requirements are:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field of study required.
• 15-20 years of experience in an IT role preferred 10 years of progressive leadership experience preferred. Defense industry experience preferred.

To be considered for this position you would need to meet at a minimum the knowledge skills and abilities listed here:

• Experience in analysis implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.
• Ability to work with all levels of customer partner and channel teams including but not limited to Executive Engineering and Procurement.
• Sound business acumen and advocate for continuous improvement of processes and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence.
• Ability to mentor and coach junior employees in professional development and process improvement.
• Ability to evaluate performance against defined goals and effectively communicate areas of growth/improvement for direct reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective execution and decision making.
• Champion of change and promotes innovation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with qualified disabilities.

• Able to frequently sit stand walk use hands to fingers handle or feel reach within hands and arms length stoop kneel and crouch talk and hear.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to use office equipment such as PC printer telephone etc.
• Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Additional requirements are:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Active or recent (within 2 years) Security Clearance a plus.

Note: Many of TrellisWares positions require a security clearance or the ability to obtain one. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. addition applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TrellisWare Technologies pays competitively according to the market in an individuals geographic location in addition to their qualifications and experience. The posted range is for individuals located in the San Diego CA area. The pay range for this position is: $00 annually.

Disclaimer - The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in the job description restricts the companys right to change assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time for any reason.

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*TrellisWare Technologies Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer. *

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