Information Technology Director

TSC•Huntsville, AL

22h

About The Position

The IT Director is a senior leader who reports to the Vice President of Security & IT responsible for overseeing the organization's information technology strategy, infrastructure, operations, and teams. Primarily focused on service delivery for internal customers, the IT Director leads client services, systems administration and network infrastructure efforts and works closely with corporate security, enterprise business systems and cybersecurity teams. This individual ensures that technology investments align with business goals and that IT services are delivered securely, efficiently, and reliably.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (required)
8–12+ years of progressive IT experience
3–5+ years in a senior IT leadership or management role
Proven track record of managing enterprise-scale IT environments, particularly in defense industrial base businesses
US Citizenship required with ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (M365, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
AI enablement and support
Experience with enterprise architecture, networking, and cybersecurity
Familiarity with ERP systems, ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL), and DevOps practices
Strong leadership and communication skills
Strategic thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA (preferred)
Certifications (Preferred) CGEIT, CITM, CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL

Responsibilities

Assist the Vice President of Security & IT in the development and execution of IT strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
Advise on technology trends, risks, and opportunities
Drive digital transformation initiatives across the organization
Support development and production teams in finding and supporting process and efficiency improvements
Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud environments, and end-user systems
Implement cybersecurity requirements mandated by the Cybersecurity Manager
Support ERP solutions maintained by the Enterprise Business Systems Manager
Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all IT systems
Manage IT service delivery and support functions
Support enforcement of cybersecurity policies and regulatory requirements, frameworks, and best practices
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., CMMC, NIST SP800-171, SP800-53, FIPS140-3, FIPS199/200, NISPOM, ISO9001, ISO 27001)
Assist in risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning
Support in audit and compliance efforts
Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing IT team
Set performance goals, conduct reviews, and support professional development
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and SLAs
Develop and oversee the annual IT budget
Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality or security
Lead and prioritize IT projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions
Implement and maintain project management frameworks and governance