Director of Information Technology

At EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC., we are committed to engineering a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable world. As a trusted partner to government and private sector clients, our work protects natural resources and enhances environmental compliance. We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of IT to lead our technology operations, ensuring they align with our mission and future growth.

Key Responsibilities::

Governance, Planning & Leadership

• Collaborate with business leadership to align IT operations and security strategies with organizational goals.
• Lead or participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning, including backup and recovery processes.

IT Infrastructure & Operations

• Develop and execute the IT strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the company's IT infrastructure (servers, networks, cloud platforms, storage, end-user systems).
• Manage procurement, deployment, and lifecycle of hardware, software, and related equipment.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of IT systems to support business needs.
• Develop and maintain IT operational policies, standards, best practices and procedures to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Lead and mentor a team of IT professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ensure system uptime, data integrity, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Oversee compliance with data protection regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions to improve business performance.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls aligned with industry best practices.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats, vulnerabilities, and incidents.
• Oversee management of security tools and technologies (e.g., firewalls, endpoint protection, intrusion detection, identity and access management).
• Conduct regular risk assessments, vulnerability scans, and penetration testing in collaboration with external partners where needed.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual security requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, NIST, ISO depending on your industry).
• Provide employee training and awareness programs on IT security best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, cyber threats, and industry trends to proactively recommend improvements.

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with the Federal cybersecurity compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171, CUI Protection, CMMC)
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen.