Director of Technology & Cybersecurity Transformation

CFS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Director of Technology to lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.

This executive role partners with the C-suite to align IT investments with business goals, ensure operational reliability, security, and long-term scalability. The Director will oversee IT operations, cloud platforms, ERP modernization, data analytics, and governance to drive resilience and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in senior management or director role.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or other regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise technology and cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals.
• Advise executive leadership on technology trends, cyber risk, business continuity, and operational resilience.
• Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, networks, and cybersecurity programs.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, including ERP modernization, cloud adoption, data analytics, and emerging technologies.
• Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning to ensure operational readiness and secure recovery capabilities.
• Establish and maintain IT governance, risk management, compliance, and service management practices.
• Partner with business and operations leaders to improve efficiency, automate processes, and support strategic objectives.
• Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology investments.
• Lead secure integration of enterprise IT, OT, and industrial IoT environments.
• Develop performance metrics and KPIs that measure service quality, reliability, security maturity, and business impact.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Digital transformation

Cybersecurity

IT governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP modernization

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Cybersecurity controls

Job description

CFS in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a Director of Technology to lead enterprise technology strategy, cybersecurity, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation initiatives.

This executive role partners with the C-suite to align IT investments with business goals, ensure operational reliability, security, and long-term scalability. The Director will oversee IT operations, cloud platforms, ERP modernization, data analytics, and governance to drive resilience and innovation.