Director, Information Technology

GROW WITH US ANDSTAY EXTRAORDINARY:
Launch your career to new heights with Innoflightone of San Diegos fastest-growing Aerospace and Defense innovators. Here visionary minds engineer the future of space technology through pioneering compact and cyber-secure solutions. From software-defined radios to cutting-edge cryptographic systems and avionics everything we build powers the next era of New Space. Join our small agile and mission-driven team where your work has real impact and your growth has no limits. Were not just reaching for the starswere engineering them. Lets innovate the infinite together.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:
As the Director of Information Technology you lead the strategy security and performance of the companys 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.

WHAT YOULL DO

• 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 departments 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.

YOURE AWESOME AT:

• 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.

WHAT YOULL NEED:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or a related technical discipline (advanced certifications or training preferred).
• 10 or moreyears of experience in IT leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of IT requirements for U.S. Government contracts (NIST CMMC etc.).
• Experience with enterprise IT systems design infrastructure and implementation.
• Proven experience managing IT projects Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and external vendors.
• Aerospace and defense industry experience with classified IT systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Strong written verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Business acumen with a practical solution-oriented mindset.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced high-growth environment.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
The starting base salary for this position ranges from $155000 to $185000 per year depending on the candidates job-related knowledge skills and addition to a competitive base salary Innoflight offers a well-rounded compensation package that includes a Profit-Sharing Bonus and a Cash Performance Bonus to reward both individual and company performance. Additional benefits include:

• 401(k) with 3% company match (automatic enrollment)
• Comprehensive medical dental vision HSA & life insurance
• 10 paid holidays 120 hours PTO (starting in year one)
• Access to ancillary benefits such as critical illness accident disability legal and pet insurance.

WHY YOULL LOVE WORKING HERE:

• Flexible Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday offwhether you use it to recharge work on a passion project or spend time with family the choice is yours.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Were serious about professional development. From tuition reimbursement to internal Ask Me Anything sessions and weekly Lunch & Learns we make learning a core part of the job.
• Mission-Driven Culture: We arent just building techwere enabling the next era of space exploration. Our Culture Ambassadors help lead initiatives around inclusion positivity recognition and transparency. Here your voice is heard your work is respected and your individuality is celebrated.

BE YOU WITH US:
At Innoflight we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone belongs. We recognize that great talent comes in many forms and you dont need to meet every requirement to bring value to our team. If this role excites you we encourage you to applyeven if you dont check every box.

YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Potential new employees must successfully complete a background check which includes criminal search education certification and employment verification prior to must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S as you must have the ability to obtain a security clearance. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

A NOTE TO STAFFING AGENCIES:
Innoflight does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies recruiters or any third-party sources. Any such submissions will be considered property of Innoflight and no fees will be paid in the event a candidate is hired from an unsolicited referral.

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