IT Director

Softek Llc; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Softek Llc is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead strategic direction and daily operations. You will manage technology infrastructure, oversee engineering teams, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Your role involves defining IT strategy, managing vendor relationships, and promoting innovation. If you have over 10 years of IT experience and strong leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to drive technology forward.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and technology operations.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's IT strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee technology infrastructure, security policies, and compliance programs.
• Lead and mentor engineering managers across multiple project teams.

Skills

IT experience

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Cybersecurity

Communication skills

Job description

As the IT Director at Softek, you will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the company's technology infrastructure and delivery capabilities. You will oversee engineering teams, drive technology standards, and ensure alignment between IT initiatives and business objectives. Working directly with executive leadership, you will shape the technology roadmap, manage vendor relationships, and champion innovation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's IT strategy aligned with business goals and federal client needs
• Oversee technology infrastructure, security policies, and compliance programs
• Lead and mentor engineering managers and technical leads across multiple project teams
• Manage IT budgets, vendor relationships, and technology procurement
• Establish and enforce development standards, architecture guidelines, and best practices
• Collaborate with business development to support proposals and technical solutions for federal contracts

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing engineering teams and technology operations
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), modern software development, and cybersecurity
• Experience with federal IT environments, compliance frameworks, or government contracting
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present to executive leadership and clients
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading technology organizations in federal contracting companies
• Familiarity with FedRAMP, FISMA, and NIST compliance requirements
• MBA, MS in IT Management, or related advanced degree
• ITIL, PMP, or CISSP certification