Director of IT

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing • Christiana, TN

19h

About The Position

Step into a high-impact leadership role where technology meets precision manufacturing. As Director of IT at Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., you will drive the strategy, security, and performance of IT and OT systems across North America, ensuring resilient, compliant, and business-aligned technology solutions. Partnering within the NIOA Group’s shared services model, you’ll play a critical role in enabling operations, advancing cybersecurity, and shaping the future of innovation in a mission-driven environment. About the Role: Develop and maintain the Barrett IT/OT strategy and delivery roadmap in consultation with the Barrett Senior Leadership Team and NIOA Group Office, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise direction. Provide direction and oversight of people, processes, and technology across all IT service lines, including business systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, productivity solutions, and service desk. Plan and maintain a current, fit-for-purpose IT environment aligned to evolving business objectives, while developing and implementing IT plans, policies, standards, processes, and procedures. Ensure full compliance with all internal and external IT-related obligations, partnering closely with the Barrett compliance team, NIOA Group Office, and key internal and external stakeholders. Lead IT governance activities including budget planning, cost management, performance measurement, continuous improvement, assurance activities, and management reporting, while managing vendor relationships and service delivery performance. Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a cyber safe environment through effective security controls, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement, while inspiring collaboration and excellence across local, regional, and global teams. About You Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management systems, or related field preferred; however, candidates with significant, direct relevant experience will be strongly considered in lieu of formal education. Master’s degree is highly desirable. 10+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise-level IT systems, software, and services, with contemporary IT certifications (Microsoft and ITSM highly desirable). 5+ years administering Microsoft on-premises and cloud environments, including server, desktop, Microsoft 365, and Azure; Dynamics 365 experience preferred. 5+ years of IT management experience leading IT staff, service delivery, and project oversight; project management experience is highly desirable. 2+ years managing IT within Defense, Government, or compliance-driven environments; defense manufacturing experience a plus. Strong cybersecurity leadership experience across protection, detection, response, and recovery, with governance aligned to frameworks such as DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ISO 27001; ERP, CRM, and HRIS experience preferred. What makes Barrett an exceptional workplace? Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and family-like work culture, accompanied by a variety of attractive benefits including: A flexible and adaptable work style. Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles. Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities. About Us Barrett is a global leader in large-caliber rifle design and manufacturing, proudly headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For over 40 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation, starting with Ronnie Barrett’s revolutionary Model 82, which earned praise from the U.S. Army and set the standard for modern firearms. Our products serve civilian sport shooters, law enforcement agencies, the U.S. military, and over 80 allied nations. As part of the NIOA Group, we continue to push the boundaries of precision, performance, and innovation. At Barrett, we don’t just build firearms, we craft solutions that stand the test of time and exceed expectations. "There’s always a better way" is our mantra, guiding us to continuously improve and evolve our designs to meet the challenges of tomorrow. If you are seeking a new challenge and would enjoy the opportunity to work in a fast paced and customer focused business, click on the APPLY NOW button and submit your application. For further information please visit https://barrett.net/ and https://www.nioa.com.au/ Additional Screening By applying for this role, you accept that the following checks will occur for the successful candidate: Background Checks Pre-employment physical Drug & Alcohol Testing Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States 10+ years' hands-on experience administering enterprise-level IT systems, software and services. 5+ years’ experience administering Microsoft on-premises and cloud environments, including server, desktop, Microsoft 365, and Azure. 5+ years' IT management experience, having responsibility for IT staff, IT service delivery, and IT project oversight. 2+ years of experience managing IT in a Defense, Government or similar compliance-orientated organization Maintain valid driver’s license. Maintain eligibility to work with firearms under state and federal guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management systems, or related field preferred; however, candidates with significant, direct relevant experience will be strongly considered in lieu of formal education.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise-level IT systems, software, and services, with contemporary IT certifications (Microsoft and ITSM highly desirable).
• 5+ years administering Microsoft on-premises and cloud environments, including server, desktop, Microsoft 365, and Azure; Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
• 5+ years of IT management experience leading IT staff, service delivery, and project oversight; project management experience is highly desirable.
• 2+ years managing IT within Defense, Government, or compliance-driven environments; defense manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong cybersecurity leadership experience across protection, detection, response, and recovery, with governance aligned to frameworks such as DFARS, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ISO 27001; ERP, CRM, and HRIS experience preferred.
• Maintain valid driver’s license.
• Maintain eligibility to work with firearms under state and federal guidelines.
• Permanent working rights and availability to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
• project management experience is highly desirable.
• defense manufacturing experience a plus.
• ERP, CRM, and HRIS experience preferred.
• contemporary IT certifications (Microsoft and ITSM highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Barrett IT/OT strategy and delivery roadmap in consultation with the Barrett Senior Leadership Team and NIOA Group Office, ensuring alignment with business goals and enterprise direction.
• Provide direction and oversight of people, processes, and technology across all IT service lines, including business systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, productivity solutions, and service desk.
• Plan and maintain a current, fit-for-purpose IT environment aligned to evolving business objectives, while developing and implementing IT plans, policies, standards, processes, and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with all internal and external IT-related obligations, partnering closely with the Barrett compliance team, NIOA Group Office, and key internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead IT governance activities including budget planning, cost management, performance measurement, continuous improvement, assurance activities, and management reporting, while managing vendor relationships and service delivery performance.
• Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a cyber safe environment through effective security controls, risk management frameworks, and continuous improvement, while inspiring collaboration and excellence across local, regional, and global teams.

Benefits

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees