Director of IT Systems and Operations
2 days ago
Job Summary:
Varda Space Industries is seeking a highly skilled Director of IT Systems and Operations to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for managing our IT systems, processes, and controls. This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a highly skilled team of IT professionals with expertise in information technology, enterprise applications, information security, and spacecraft mission operations.
* Oversee IT infrastructure, manage sophisticated IT services, and design highly reliable and powerful integrations.
* Provide a comprehensive information technology strategy for the company, working closely with engineering teams, spacecraft operations teams, and the vehicle production organization.
* Recruit, retain, and empower a diverse team of engineers to design and build next-generation information technology infrastructure for Varda Space Industries and the Winnebago spacecraft.
* Manage site reliability, IT, and infosec teams to define business processes and identify areas of improvement and automation.
* Scope projects, including requirements capture and initial design trades, to open-ended problems.
* End-to-end ownership of IT systems, including vendor relationships, testing, networking, mission control, and ground station design/build/maintenance.
* Provide day-to-day support and administration for our portfolio of enterprise software applications.
* Partner with Avionics, Software, and Mission Operations teams to develop mission-critical hardware, software, and networking support for space missions.
* Work closely with Varda engineers to gather requirements, research, evaluate, design, plan, deploy, and support software platforms and related technologies in a world-class environment.
* Build highly resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems.
* Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and software integrations.
* Implement best practices and controls across all information technology functions.
* Prepare schedules and supporting documentation related to information security audit requirements and interact with external auditors as required.
* Handle special projects, taking full responsibility for the successful and timely completion of the project.
* Communicate complex concepts with senior management, technical personnel, and external entities, including senior representatives of the US Government and teammates.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems, or similar technical discipline.
* 10+ years of systems engineering experience.
* Ability to receive Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.
* Independently motivated with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical projects.
* Experience with Linux servers in physical and virtualized environments.
* Experience with Python or other scripting and automation languages.
* 18+ years in the IT industry with demonstrated leadership experience as a team manager or a comparable role within the startup ecosystem.
* Experience leading multiple production deployment and test programs with varied timelines.
* Demonstrated experience building and growing lean teams in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience with ITAR compliant infrastructure management and design.
* Experience with HRIS systems and integrations with Active Directory and IAM solutions.
What We Offer:
* Leveling and base salary determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance.
* Eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards.
* Ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
* Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to work alongside.
* Working in El Segundo, CA - an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities.
* Health insurance, including Vision and Dental.
* We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.
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