Director Of It And Cybersecurity

in Information Technology
  • Austin, Texas View on Map
  • Salary: $200,000.00 - $350,000.00
Permanent

Job Detail

  • Experience Level Director
  • Degree Type Bachelor of Science (BS)
  • Employment Full Time
  • Working Type On Site
  • Job Reference 0000018998
  • Salary Type Annually
  • Industry Aerospace & Defense
  • Selling Points

    Lead impactful IT and cybersecurity initiatives in a dynamic organization. Deliver secure, scalable solutions supporting organizational growth and compliance. Mentor and develop a high-performing technical team.

Job Description

Overview

  • Lead and manage IT and cybersecurity operations for a dynamic organization, ensuring secure infrastructure and compliance with government security frameworks.
  • Develop and implement secure enterprise IT systems, including endpoint management, IAM, cloud, and on-premises solutions.
  • Drive cybersecurity engineering initiatives, including vulnerability management, incident response, and security monitoring.
  • Architect secure environments supporting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified programs.
  • Collaborate across departments to deliver scalable, secure technology solutions that support organizational growth.
  • Mentor and lead a high-performing IT and cybersecurity team, establishing processes and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, and other government security requirements.
  • Develop and enforce IT security protocols for domestic and international operations.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Design, build, and manage secure enterprise IT infrastructure, including network architecture and computing clusters.
  • Develop and maintain security automation and custom cybersecurity solutions using scripting and programming languages.
  • Lead compliance programs and coordinate successful assessments for government security frameworks.
  • Implement secure environments for Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and classified programs.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to deliver secure technology solutions.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing IT and cybersecurity team.
  • Develop and enforce IT security protocols for secure travel and field deployments.
  • Support mission-critical activities with secure infrastructure design and operational procedures.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience in systems administration, cybersecurity engineering, and infrastructure management.
  • Advanced proficiency in Linux/Unix administration, scripting, and programming languages.
  • Experience with compliance frameworks such as CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR.
  • Strong understanding of networking, identity management, cloud infrastructure, and endpoint security.
  • Preferred certifications: CISSP, Security+, CySA+, CASP+, CMMC Certified Professional, or CEH.
  • Experience leading infrastructure and security initiatives with hands-on technical implementation.
  • Eligibility for top security clearance.
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