Director, Information Technology

Innoflight LLC • San Diego, CA

21h • $155,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline (advanced certifications or training preferred).
• 10 or more years 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace and defense industry experience with classified IT systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director