Director, Technology Operations

At ITA International were a tech-enabled professional services company. Headquartered in Newport News Virginia we leverage subject matter expertise data analytics and technology to challenge boundaries and transform possibilities.

With a global presence and a passionate team of over 200 ITAers were driven by mission success for our customers In The Arena. Our expertise spans Operations Training Engineering Nanotechnology Statistics Machine Learning and Software Engineering enabling data and tech-enabled solutions that deliver real value.

Join our impactful journey at ITA International. As Theodore Roosevelt said The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Were here standing beside our customers ready to serve and succeed.

ITA is seeking a Director Technology Operations to join the team supporting our Headquarters location in Newport News Virginia in the fall.

The Director Technology Operationswill be responsible and accountable for ITAInternationals information technology systems software/hardware requirements policies and procedures ITbudget andcontinual assessmentand securityof IT infrastructure and technology needs to support ITAs success. This role provides leadership across IT operations infrastructure cybersecurity cloud services business applicationsend-user support and technology governance while ensuring compliance with government contracting requirements and industry best practices.

The Director Technology Operationsserves as a strategic partner to executive leadership aligning technology investments with businessobjectives supporting corporate growth initiatives and enabling secure scalable and efficient operations across CONUS and OCONUS environments.

Responsibilities include:

• Evaluating managing and securing enterprise-wideutilizationof ITAs Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud environments within the Government Community Cloud tenant.

• Recommending enhancements to improve functionality and maximize organizational value.

• Providing active hands-on leadership and technical mentorship to the IT team. Fostering a collaborative work environment while overseeing and supporting daily IT operations.

• Planning evaluating organizing controlling and securing IT and electronic data operations.

• Ensuring the security of data network access and backup systems including cybersecurity operations.

• ManagingITAsCMMC compliance by promoting a security-first culture that safeguards sensitive data andmaintainsindustry standardsand governmentrequirements.

• Directing the design development implementation and coordination of organizational systems policies and procedures.

• LeveragingArtificial Intelligence to enhanceoperations within the organization.

• Identifyingproblematic areas within IT operations and implementing strategic solutions promptly to minimize downtime and organizational risk.

• Ensures employee readiness through annual training compliance and continuous education on cybersecurity technology and evolving business and regulatory requirements

• Assistingwith development of the annual budget and ensuring the cost-effectiveness of IT assets.

• Conduct regular audits of organizational systems and thoroughly assess the outcomes toidentifyareas wheresecuritycan be enhanced.

• Provide actionable recommendations based on audit findings to drive continuous improvement and ensure systemsremainefficient and secure.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related technical field.

• 10 years of progressive experience in Information Technology including leadership and IT management responsibilities.

• Ability to manage multiplecompetingpriorities with proven professional experience and a detailed knowledge of industrys best practice processes.

• Preferred candidate has Microsoft Certifications (e.g.Administrator Security Engineer or AI Engineer)

• Excellent knowledge of technical management information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems

• Hands on experience withinstalling administering and securing a broad range of enterprise systems including email networks document management endpoints and servers.

• Understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements and implementation timelines

• Ability to manage personnel

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them whenappropriate.

• Active SECRET clearancepreferred

ITA International proudly complies with all federal and state benefit and pay transparency laws. Employees of ITA can expect a robust benefit package including:

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability insurance (where applicable)
• Voluntary ancillary benefit options
• 401k retirement benefits with employer matching contributions

Pay range for this position is $115000 - $135000 annually.

This position has a broad compensation range due to varying levels of candidate experience and qualifications.

ITA International is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) ITA International would like to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible. If you would like to preview the physical requirements for this position or if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a currently open position with ITA please contact us by phone at or email us at