Director of Information Technology

Company: Draper
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Information TechnologyDirector of Information TechnologyApply remote type Onsite Required locations Cambridge, MA time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JR001288Overview:Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.Job Description Summary:Reporting to the CIO, the Director of Information Technology will lead the strategic direction and management of Draper's enterprise digital infrastructure; facilitate information technology across the organization; collaborate with internal and external partners; integrate modern administrative systems; and drive digital transformation. The Director is responsible for the operation of Draper's on premise and cloud infrastructure, enterprise network, real-time collaboration, and user experience. This role will require balancing the technical aspects of the position and the right skill set to integrate Draper's corporate strategy with IT priorities.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develops and leads the overall IT strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and government requirements/regulations.
• Ensures reliable, secure, and scalable IT systems that meet the needs of the organization.
• Responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems and services that support company programs and business operations.
• Ensures IT systems and services are compliant with Department of Defense (DoD) standards and regulations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure IT solutions meet business, security, and compliance requirements.
• Partners closely with Security and IT Leadership team to develop technology infrastructure based on business needs.
• Responsible for definition, deployment, and update of Draper's IT infrastructure.
• Proactively research and investigate new or improved methodology or technology.
• Establishes and drives measurable goals that are aligned with department and organizational goals.
• Plans and forecasts activity within the Information Technology function.
• Provides architectural leadership to IT and Draper.
• Designs and builds IT infrastructure, both on premise and in the cloud.
• Capacity planning and specifying required system hardware and network connectivity.
• Collaborates on the integration of physical and application architecture.
• Provides motivational leadership for direct reports.
• Initiates service improvement direction to the Information Security team.
• Coordinates the acquisition, deployment, and refresh of core infrastructure.
• Accurately manages financial activity of the department.
• Actively solicits cross-functional collaboration.
• Collaborates closely with CISO and Cyber Security team.Skills/Abilities:
  • Demonstrated ability to develop plans that meet the architecture/technology needs of the organization.
  • Ability to provide cross-functional leadership.
  • Technical hands-on experience with core computing and infrastructure components.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others.
  • Flexibility within changing situations.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Excellent supervisory and management skills.
  • Experience in architecting and implementing cloud solutions.
  • Ability to identify and act upon opportunities for continuous improvement.Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline required.
    • ITIL, technical certifications, and Project Management certifications preferred.Experience:
      • 15+ years of experience in leadership positions with focus on IT infrastructure design and management.
      • 10+ years program and project management experience.Additional Job Description:Applicants for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Active Top Secret Security clearance is required.Job Location - City: CambridgeJob Location - State: MassachusettsJob Location - Postal Code: 02139-3563Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
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