Director, Information Technology and Systems

Iconcareers; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Iconcareers is seeking a Director of Information Technology and Systems in Austin, TX, to develop a unified technology strategy across its organization. This full-time, on-site role will involve managing IT strategy, infrastructure, and business innovations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in corporate IT management, cybersecurity, and leading teams in regulatory environments. Responsibilities include overseeing IT functions, ensuring compliance, and delivering insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in technology organizations, including senior leadership roles.
• Experience in regulatory environments and corporate IT functions.
• Proven ability to evaluate new technologies and lead integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead Information Technology and Systems teams and develop operating principles.
• Deliver data-driven insights and reporting to executive leadership.
• Oversee corporate IT functions and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Leadership in technology organizations

Cybersecurity proficiency

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Education

10+ years relevant experience

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data pipelines

Job description

ICON is looking for a Director of Information Technology and Systems to build and own a unified technology strategy that drives critical business outcomes across a dynamic, multi-unit organization. As the Director of Information Technology & Systems, you will ensure the ICON tech stack drives business innovation, information security, and access to critical business data.

You’ll oversee a broad portfolio spanning corporate IT, information systems, and information security across ICON’s Construction, Technology and Public Sector units. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate IT expertise alongside hands‑on fluency in information security and infrastructure, and is comfortable operating in both commercial and government‑regulated environments.

This role is a full‑time, on‑site position based at ICON’s Austin, TX HQ Campus and will report to the President.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop the Information Technology and Systems teams, setting operating principles and service level agreements.
• Develop scalable strategies and roadmaps for AI and core digital infrastructure.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure ICON's systems are pioneering and continuously solving emerging business problems.
• Deliver data‑driven insights and technology performance reporting to executive leadership on a regular basis.
• Oversee all corporate IT functions, including end‑user support, device management, SaaS platforms, identity and access management, and enterprise system integrations.
• Lead vendor management, licensing, and technology procurement to maximize value and minimize risk.
• Ensure data infrastructure supports cross‑functional business intelligence needs and enables data‑driven decision‑making at all levels of the organization.
• Oversee cloud and on‑premises infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Manage ICON's information security posture, ensuring systems and data are protected against cyber threats.
• Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards, including those required for government contracting.
• Demonstrate security and compliance credibility to public sector stakeholders, including government program partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of progressive experience leading technology or information organizations, with demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
• 5+ years of experience leading technology teams in regulatory complex environments.
• Proven track record managing corporate IT functions at scale, including enterprise systems, end‑user computing, and IT operations.
• Proven track record of evaluating new technologies and tools and leading business integration.
• Experience overseeing infrastructure teams, with working knowledge of data pipelines, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure practices.
• Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience supporting or working within a government contracting environment.
• Highly analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems across storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front‑end frameworks.
• Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and deliver on schedule.
• Experience leading technical integrations and enterprise system implementations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to non‑technical executives and business stakeholders.
• Comfort operating in a fast‑moving, innovative environment – experience in construction technology, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech is a plus.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an innovative, inclusive, diverse and discrimination‑free work environment. Employment with ICON is based on merit, competence, and qualifications. It is our policy to administer all personnel actions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Consistent with the obligations of these laws, ICON will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, as a federal government contractor, the Company maintains an affirmative action program which furthers its commitment and complies with recordkeeping and reporting requirements under certain federal civil rights laws and regulations, including Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (as amended) and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (as amended).

Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit candidates through this application. ICON does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency submissions for candidates and will not pay fees to any third‑party agency without a prior agreement with ICON.

As part of our compliance with these obligations, the Company invites you to voluntarily self‑identify as set forth below. Provision of such information is entirely voluntary and a decision to provide or not provide such information will not have any effect on your employment or subject you to any adverse treatment. Any and all information provided will be considered confidential, will be kept separate from your application and/or personnel file, and will only be used in accordance with applicable laws, orders and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement purposes.