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Job Title: Director of Information Technology

Job Description

Our organization is at the forefront of exploring and operating on distant planetary bodies. We are focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking a motivated and creative Director of IT to lead our technology operations and oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure. This role involves designing, securing, and maintaining both on-premises and cloud systems, with a focus on modern cloud resource management, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.

Responsibilities

+ Manage and develop a responsive, effective, and user-focused IT team.

+ Oversee the migration to and operations within Azure Gov Cloud.

+ Implement and maintain NIST-compliant security infrastructure and support compliance audits.

+ Develop and enforce company-wide IT policies, processes, and documentation.

+ Manage on-premises and cloud-based resources, including networking, conferencing equipment, servers, and related infrastructure.

+ Deploy and maintain configuration management, automated testing, and automated deployment pipelines for physical and cloud systems.

+ Track IT projects, report progress to leadership, and align work with company milestones.

+ Plan and manage IT budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.

+ Support and maintain engineering software tools across multiple use cases.

+ Manage vendor relationships and conduct periodic audits of contracts and performance.

+ Oversee full hardware lifecycle: procurement, upgrades, warranties, service agreements, and decommissioning.

+ Ensure timely, effective IT support that minimizes downtime and maximizes employee productivity.

Essential Skills

+ 10+ years of IT experience (or 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field).

+ 3+ years of management experience leading IT teams and functions.

+ Proven ability to oversee IT operations across hybrid infrastructures, SaaS, wireless, hardware, and security.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft enterprise IT services (Entra ID, Intune, Sentinel, etc.).

+ Experience administering Linux systems.

+ Demonstrated success implementing automation and modern infrastructure practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Flexibility to support critical mission milestones, including some evenings or weekends.

+ Drive automation of routine activities such as system updates and user onboarding to minimize overhead and risk.

+ Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

This is a high-energy startup environment with a growing team of over 120 employees. The work culture supports flexibility, allowing you to manage your own time and schedule. The right candidate will want to be onsite leading their team and know when to work remotely. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including ownership in the company, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with matching, flexible time off, parental leave, on-site snacks, beverages, and twice-weekly lunches.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $175000.00 - $240000.00/yr.

Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface explorationOwnership in the companyMedical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) with matchingFlexible time off and parental leaveOn-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunchesFlexible work environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.