Director of Information Technology

Society of Defense Financial Management; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Defense Financial Management is seeking a Director of IT in Longmont, Colorado. The role combines technology strategy, infrastructure leadership, cybersecurity oversight, and financial accountability, with direct engagement across senior leadership.

An IT leader with deep infrastructure expertise and strong commercial judgment is sought to lead across technical and executive audiences. CISSP or CISM certification is highly desirable, with experience in manufacturing, aerospace,

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT strategy, infrastructure, and cybersecurity in manufacturing/defense environments.
• CISSP or CISM desirable; deep credibility with technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute an IT strategy aligned with business objectives and priorities.
• Lead IT infrastructure and operations for reliable, secure, and scalable networks and systems.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, risk management, and business continuity.
• Support infrastructure needs of engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Direct IT budgets and investments balancing performance, resilience, and value.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to turn complex technical challenges into clear decisions.

Skills

IT leadership

Infrastructure management

Cybersecurity governance

Budgeting & finance

Executive communication

Job description

Director of IT | Longmont, Colorado

We’re seeking a Director of IT for a company developing high-power semiconductor, fiber, and ultrafast lasers for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

The mandate combines technology strategy, infrastructure leadership, cybersecurity oversight, and financial responsibility, with direct engagement across senior leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Define and execute an IT strategy aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Lead IT infrastructure and operations, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable networks, systems, and services.
• Strengthen cybersecurity, risk management, and business continuity across the technology environment.
• Support the infrastructure needs of engineering, manufacturing, and business teams.
• Direct IT budgets and investment decisions, balancing performance, resilience, and business value.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to establish priorities and turn complex technical challenges into clear decisions.

We’re looking for an IT leader with deep infrastructure expertise, sound commercial judgment, and the credibility to lead across technical and executive audiences.

CISSP or CISM certification is highly desirable, alongside experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another technically demanding environment.

An opportunity to lead the technology foundation behind work with direct relevance to national security and advanced manufacturing.

Location: Longmont, Colorado

Employment: Direct hire or W-2 contract-to-hire