Director of Information Technology

Aurex; Elko (AL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurex, an aerospace and defense company, seeks a Director of Information Technology in Huntsville, AL to lead internal IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and staff. This role blends hands-on technical leadership with people management to support our growing organization.

You will partner with executives to set strategic IT priorities, ensure secure, reliable technology, and oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and workforce support to drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SharePoint administration and Microsoft 365 environments.
• Experience with Active Directory and secure network infrastructure.
• Experience with hybrid cloud/on-premises architectures and backups.
• Proven ability to manage IT operations under DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC.
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical procedures for staff.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise IT personnel, schedule tasks, and evaluate performance.
• Lead SharePoint and IT infrastructure administration across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Oversee compliance with NIST 800-171, DFARS, CMMC and security policies.

Skills

SharePoint admin

Microsoft 365

Active Directory

Network security

DFARS/NIST/CMMC

Leadership

Executive communication

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CISSP

CISM

CMMC CCP/CCA

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Network+

Microsoft 365 Enterprise Admin

Job description

Director of Information Technology
Huntsville, AL | 100% On-Site

Who We Are

Aurex is a mission-focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence. From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems, we design, test, and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield-ready capability.

Born in Huntsville and built for speed, Aurex brings together aerospace veterans, combat-tested operators, and forward-leaning technologists to solve problems that matter—fast. We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision, clarity, and zero tolerance for fluff.

Job Description

Aurex is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead internal technology infrastructure, enterprise systems, and IT personnel. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management and project delivery to support a growing aerospace and defense organization.

Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will lead and mentor a lean IT team, manage daily operations, and translate business priorities into secure, reliable technology solutions. You will work closely with executives on strategic IT priorities, with responsibility for implementing those priorities across infrastructure, cybersecurity, compliance, and workforce support.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Development

• Directly supervise IT personnel, including scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Mentor technical staff through system reviews, architecture discussions, and career development.
• Prioritize and allocate resources across technical support, infrastructure projects, and routine maintenance.

Infrastructure and SharePoint Administration

• Serve as the primary architect and administrator for the enterprise SharePoint environment within Microsoft 365 GCC High and government cloud ecosystems.
• Build, secure, and maintain document libraries, role-based access controls, and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) configurations.
• Oversee hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructure, identity management, network availability, backups, and disaster recovery.

Defense Compliance and Security

• Maintain operational compliance with applicable NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 requirements.
• Oversee self-assessment scoring, maintain the corporate System Security Plan (SSP), manage Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), and submit required records to the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
• Implement access controls and configuration baselines to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI) across the IT environment.
• Translate security requirements and corporate policies into practical technical procedures for employees.

Project and Vendor Management

• Define project scope, establish milestones, and deliver IT initiatives on schedule to support business operations.
• Manage team capacity and project scope while maintaining responsive IT support.
• Manage IT vendor relationships, licensing agreements, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Executive Partnership

• Implement strategic IT priorities established in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Communicate technical challenges, project status, resource needs, and recommended actions clearly to executives.
• Align IT operations with business objectives, applicable defense data protection requirements, and corporate policies.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in SharePoint administration, Microsoft 365 environments, Active Directory, and secure network infrastructure.
• Experience managing hybrid cloud and on-premises architectures.
• Experience with network security, threat mitigation, disaster recovery, and system backup planning.
• Demonstrated experience managing IT operations governed by DFARS 252.204-7012, NIST SP 800-171, and CMMC requirements.
• Working knowledge of information security principles in defense supply chain environments.
• Proven ability to manage technical personnel, project timelines, and operational deliverables.
• Ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, actionable updates for executive leadership.
• Ability to work 100% on-site in Huntsville, AL.
• U.S. person status and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in corporate IT environments.
• 5+ years of experience managing IT teams and department budgets.
• Experience in the aerospace or defense sector.
• Experience overseeing secure facility infrastructure.
• Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification strongly preferred.
• CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) or CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) designation.
• CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, or Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert certification.

How You Will Be Rewarded

The salary range for this role is $175,000 - 200,000 annually.. We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation, providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary. Compensation is determined by the candidate’s work experience, education, training, and relevant skills. We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and professional growth.

Job Location

Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any type of harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, Aurex does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position. A background check will be required prior to any hire.

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