Head of IT & OT

Intersect

2d • $247,500 - $262,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Technology organization, you’ll lead and scale both corporate Information Technology and the Operational Technology that supports our power generation assets. This role delivers a secure, reliable, and modern technology environment that enables teams across the company to do their best work while meeting compliance and security expectations. You’ll combine hands-on technical leadership with people management and operational rigor, partnering closely with leaders across Engineering, Data, Operations, and the broader business to support growth and resilience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in corporate IT, infrastructure, or technology operations.
• Proven experience building and leading technology teams in high-growth environments.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity, including identity management, endpoint security, and risk mitigation.
• Hands-on experience with SSO, identity platforms, and cloud infrastructure, particularly GCP.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with IT automation and zero-trust security models will help you succeed.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Operational Technology standards for power generation assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and Lead a High-Performing Technology Team
• Establish operating rhythms, standards, and processes that support consistent service delivery and team growth.
• Strengthen Security and Risk Management
• Own the cybersecurity strategy across both IT and OT environments, including identity, endpoint protection, and incident response.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external requirements while proactively reducing technology risk.
• Enable Cross-Functional Reliability
• Partner with Engineering, Data, and Operations to manage shared infrastructure and access requirements.
• Support high availability, performance, and reliability across corporate and operational systems.
• Own Identity, Systems, and Infrastructure
• Design and manage Single Sign-On and identity and access management platforms.
• Oversee corporate cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Drive Operational Excellence
• Manage technology budgets, vendors, and contractors with discipline and transparency.
• Lead the evaluation and rollout of new tools that improve productivity and security.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
• Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
• Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
• Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
• $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed