Director, Information Technology

Speedrun Talent Network; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear seeks an experienced Director of Information Technology to lead the IT function, ensuring reliable, secure infrastructure, business systems, and cybersecurity across locations. The role combines hands-on execution with strategic oversight of projects, vendors, and IT governance in a regulated environment.

You will drive technology priorities, manage major initiatives, strengthen access controls, and coordinate audits and disclosures to align with SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, DOE, NRC,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years progressive IT experience in infrastructure, security, or enterprise tech.

Responsibilities

• Own IT infrastructure including networks, endpoints, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, telecom, and site connectivity.
• Ensure reliable IT support, provisioning, onboarding/offboarding, and timely issue resolution.
• Manage hardware/software standards, licensing, asset management, and lifecycle planning.
• Support new facilities and projects requiring IT infrastructure or system integration.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, controls, and incident response processes.
• Manage identity, access, authentication, endpoint security, and privileged access.
• Monitor technology risks and vulnerabilities and drive timely remediation.
• Maintain backup, recovery, business continuity, and DR capabilities.
• Evaluate, implement, integrate, and improve enterprise applications and business systems.
• Lead major technology implementations, migrations, upgrades, and system integrations.
• Establish system ownership, access controls, documentation, and change-management practices.
• Improve system reliability and data flow while avoiding unnecessary complexity.
• Design and operate IT general controls supporting SOX 404.
• Coordinate with finance/legal/audit for ITGC and SOC 1 reviews.
• Maintain incident escalation and SOC/SEC reporting processes.
• Ensure DOE and government contract information handling meets requirements (NIST SP 800-171, ITAR, EAR).
• Implement export-controlled information controls and data segregation.
• Support NRC security requirements and regulated facility IT systems.
• Maintain audit-ready policies and support audits and assessments.
• Develop IT roadmap, priorities, budget, and investments.
• Manage internal IT staff and external partners.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity

Networking & cloud

Vendor management

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Cloud platforms

ITIL/change management

Job description

Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power-enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

The Director of Information Technology leads Standard Nuclear's IT function and is responsible for reliable, secure infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and user support. This is a hands-on leadership role that owns both day-to-day IT execution and the systems, standards, and team needed to support company growth.

The Director will set technology priorities, manage major IT projects and vendors, strengthen cybersecurity and access controls, and ensure employees have dependable tools and support across company locations.

As a NYSE-listed public company and a U.S. Department of Energy contractor, Standard Nuclear operates its technology environment under SEC, Sarbanes-Oxley, DOE, NRC, and export control requirements. The Director is accountable for designing and operating IT systems and controls that meet these requirements and for supporting the related audits, assessments, and disclosures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

IT Operations & Infrastructure

• Own company IT infrastructure, including networks, endpoints, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, telecommunications, and site connectivity
• Ensure reliable IT support, equipment provisioning, onboarding and offboarding, and timely issue resolution
• Manage hardware and software standards, licensing, asset management, and technology lifecycle planning
• Support new facilities, site expansions, and projects requiring IT infrastructure or system integration

Cybersecurity & Access

• Establish and maintain cybersecurity policies, controls, and incident response processes
• Manage identity, access, authentication, endpoint security, and privileged access
• Monitor technology risks and vulnerabilities and drive timely remediation
• Maintain appropriate backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery capabilities

Business Systems & Projects

• Evaluate, implement, integrate, and improve enterprise applications and business systems
• Lead major technology implementations, migrations, upgrades, and system integration projects
• Establish appropriate system ownership, access controls, documentation, and change-management practices
• Improve system reliability and data flow while avoiding unnecessary complexity and long-term support burden

Compliance, Controls & Regulatory

• Design, document, and operate IT general controls (logical access, change management, IT operations, backup and recovery) supporting Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 internal control over financial reporting
• Partner with Finance, Legal, internal audit, and the external auditor on ITGC scoping, testing, deficiency remediation, and SOC 1 report review for key third-party systems
• Maintain the cybersecurity incident escalation and materiality assessment process supporting SEC Form 8-K Item 1.05 reporting and annual Form 10-K cybersecurity risk management and governance disclosure
• Ensure systems handling DOE and other government contract information meet applicable contract clauses and DOE requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 safeguarding of Controlled Unclassified Information and required incident reporting timelines
• Implement technical controls for export controlled information under 10 CFR Part 810, the EAR, and ITAR, including U.S. person access restrictions and data segregation
• Support NRC information security requirements, including protection of Safeguards Information, and coordinate with Security and Regulatory Affairs on IT systems within regulated facility boundaries
• Maintain audit-ready policies, procedures, and evidence, and support government, regulatory, customer, and financial audits and assessments

Leadership & Vendors

• Develop the company's IT roadmap, priorities, budget, and technology investment recommendations
• Manage and develop internal IT personnel and external technology partners as the function grows
• Manage IT vendors, service providers, contracts, and technology procurement
• Communicate technology risks, priorities, project status, and resource needs clearly to leadership

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, enterprise technology, or related areas
• Experience leading an IT function, team, major projects, or external service providers
• Strong understanding of networking, cloud services, identity and access management, endpoint management, cybersecurity, and enterprise applications
• Experience building or scaling IT processes, infrastructure, controls, and support capabilities in a growing organization
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, technology implementations, and system integrations
• Experience in manufacturing, energy, nuclear, aerospace, defense, government contracting, or another regulated environment preferred
• Experience designing or operating Sarbanes-Oxley IT general controls at a public company, including working with external auditors
• Experience with federal contractor cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, or DOE directives) and protection of CUI or export controlled information
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in Oak Ridge, TN and involves work across office, technical, manufacturing, and controlled environments. Occasional travel between Standard Nuclear locations and response to urgent technology or cybersecurity issues may be required.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Nuclear embraces equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, 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.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.