Director of IT
Job Details
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of IT to lead the organization's technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations. This role will oversee all IT functions while managing a small IT team and ensuring technology initiatives align with broader business objectives.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise combined with proven leadership experience and a background in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or a similarly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all IT functions, including infrastructure, servers, networking, cybersecurity, business applications, laptops/desktops, printers, and telecommunications.
- Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, and other applicable defense-industry cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and maintain the organization's IT roadmap, aligning technology initiatives with business objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a small IT team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
- Manage relationships with third-party IT vendors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and value.
- Oversee the execution of technology projects, system upgrades, integrations, and other IT initiatives.
- Maintain and improve systems reliability, data integrity, cybersecurity, and business continuity.
- Provide executive-level visibility into IT performance, risks, opportunities, and strategic priorities.
- Establish and maintain IT policies, standards, governance procedures, and best practices.
- Support end users by ensuring efficient, responsive, and customer-focused IT service.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Quality Management System procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of IT management or leadership experience, preferably within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or similarly regulated environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of CMMC and NIST 800-171 cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and network security.
- Strong track record in strategic IT planning, budgeting, and vendor management.
- Excellent project management and people leadership skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Ability to travel up to 25% to support remote operations or partner sites.
- Must be a U.S. Person or a non-U.S. Person who is eligible to obtain any required Export Authorization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, and/or hybrid IT environments.
- Prior IT leadership experience in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting organizations with defense-industry cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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