IT Director: Cloud, Security & Strategy Lead

CSS Tec; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 214,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Contemporary Staffing Solutions in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Director of IT to lead our client’s technology strategy and secure, scalable operations. You will balance hands‑on leadership with strategic governance across IT, cloud, and security to support growth.

The role collaborates with engineering and business stakeholders, drives a robust AWS infrastructure, ensures regulatory compliance, and builds resilient systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive responsibility in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and security.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and guiding technical decisions.
• Hands-on AWS expertise and strong understanding of security frameworks including SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA.
• Engineering‑driven mindset with ability to provide strategic oversight while staying technically engaged.

Responsibilities

• Guide and execute an enterprise IT strategy aligned with business growth and priorities.
• Oversee day-to-day IT and DevOps operations, leading a seven-person team and cross-functional collaboration.
• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure focusing on reliability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure cybersecurity posture and regulatory compliance via audits, risk assessments, DR planning, and vendor management.

Skills

IT infrastructure

Cloud platforms

Security

Leadership

AWS

Tools

AWS

SOC 2 Type 2

HIPAA

Job description

Contemporary Staffing Solutions in Menlo Park, CA seeks a Director of IT to lead our client’s technology strategy and secure, scalable operations. You will balance hands‑on leadership with strategic governance across IT, cloud, and security to support growth.

The role collaborates with engineering and business stakeholders, drives a robust AWS infrastructure, ensures regulatory compliance, and builds resilient systems.