Director of IT

4 weeks ago


El Segundo, California, United States Varda Space Industries Full time

About Varda Space Industries

About This Role

As the Director of Information Technology, you will be responsible for managing Varda's IT systems, processes, and controls. You will oversee a highly skilled team of IT professionals, ensuring the seamless operation of our IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and information security measures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 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 the site reliability, IT, and infosec teams to define business processes and identify areas of improvements/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
  • Audit and verify security controls as part of industry-standard system hardening or in accordance with customer or government requirements

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, physics, information systems, or similar technical discipline and 10+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Or 12+ years of systems engineering experience in lieu of a degree
  • Direct experience as a people manager
  • Ability to receive Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with ITAR-compliant infrastructure management and design
  • Experience with HRIS systems and integrations with Active Directory and IAM solutions

Salary Range: $165,000-$215,000 per year

This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA

Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance

You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

Offer compensation also includes the ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Benefits:

  • 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
  • Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance, including Vision and Dental
  • Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.
  • Maternity / Paternity leave

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.



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