IT Director with Security Clearance

Delta Solutions and Strategies; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Solutions & Strategies seeks an experienced IT Director to lead the company's information technology and cybersecurity functions, ensuring security, reliability, and performance across the technology environment for employees, leadership, and government customers.

You will oversee day-to-day IT operations, Microsoft 365 and cloud services, infrastructure, and compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171, balancing strategic priorities with hands-on leadership in a growing government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in IT, cybersecurity, CS or related field.
• Progressive experience leading enterprise IT and cybersecurity environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, identity management, networking and security technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT and cybersecurity strategy, operations, and technology planning.
• Oversee GCC High, Azure Government, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender and related services.
• Manage IT infrastructure including networks, firewalls, servers, endpoints, and backups.
• Oversee IAM, endpoint security, patching, vulnerability management and monitoring.
• Lead CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance efforts with documentation and assessment support.
• Support RMF, eMASS, DCSA and related compliance activities for government contractors.
• Maintain IT policies, system documentation, inventories and compliance records.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity strategy

Enterprise IT management

Communication skills

Team leadership

DoD/CMMC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 GCC High

Azure Government

Entra ID

Exchange Online

Teams

SharePoint

Intune

Defender

RMF

eMASS

DCSA

Job description

Delta Solutions & Strategies is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead the company's information technology and cybersecurity functions. This position is responsible for the overall direction, security, reliability, and performance of Delta's technology environment while supporting the needs of employees, leadership, and government customers. The IT Director will oversee day-to-day IT operations, Microsoft 365 and cloud services, cybersecurity compliance, infrastructure, user support, and technology planning. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who can balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs in a growing government contracting environment. What you'll be doing:

• Lead Delta's overall IT and cybersecurity strategy, operations, and technology planning.
• Oversee Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, Entra ID, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, and related services.
• Manage IT infrastructure, including networks, firewalls, servers, endpoints, cloud-hosted systems, remote access, backups, and disaster recovery.
• Oversee identity and access management, endpoint security, patching, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity monitoring.
• Lead and maintain Delta's CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance efforts, including technical controls, documentation, evidence collection, and assessment support.
• Support cybersecurity requirements associated with government and classified systems, including RMF, eMASS, DCSA, and related compliance activities as required.
• Maintain IT and cybersecurity policies, procedures, system documentation, inventories, and compliance records.
• Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding, account provisioning, equipment deployment, and user support.
• Manage IT vendors, licensing, hardware and software purchases, renewals, and technology budgeting.
• Support cybersecurity incidents, audits, customer requests, proposals, and other business requirements involving IT or security.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve security, efficiency, reliability, and user experience.
• Advise company leadership on cybersecurity risk, technology needs, infrastructure priorities, and future investments.
• Provide leadership and escalation support to IT staff and external technology partners. What you'll need:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Progressive experience supporting or managing enterprise IT and cybersecurity environments.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure, identity and access management, endpoint management, networking, and cybersecurity technologies.
• Working knowledge of CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal government contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience supporting Department of Defense or federal government contractors.
• Experience with Microsoft GCC High or Azure Government environments.
• Experience supporting CMMC assessments or classified information systems.
• Relevant Microsoft, cybersecurity, cloud, or networking certifications. In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Delta Solutions & Strategies considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices based on race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Hiring, transferring, and promotion practices are performed without regard to the above listed items. EEO/AAP, M, F, V, D