Director, Information Technology

Who We Are

We transform energy into high power computing (HPC) with superior efficiency at scale enabling the new world of AI and data performance. We also support, power and secure the Bitcoin Network.

Core Scientific is one of the leaders in HPC data warehousing and one of the largest bitcoin miners and hosts in North America. Our mission is to accelerate digital innovation by scaling high-value computing rapidly, efficiently, and responsibly. Our proprietary software stack optimizes bitcoin mining, pushes firmware, and monitors all aspects of our operations, ensuring we and our customers generate the highest possible ROI on our hardware investment.
We own and manage our infrastructure. That puts us in control of our operations and gives us an advantage that translates into higher productivity and efficiency. It also provides us with the ability to deploy rapidly the innovations developed by our deep-tech team. We seek smart, pragmatic, creative, collaborative minds who work hard and have exceptional multitasking skills.

Title
Director, Information Technology

Reports To
Chief Information Security Officer

The Job

The Director of Information Technology will help Core Scientific move forward with technological advances, software, and methods of processing and managing information. This role also includes continuously evaluating new software and application delivery options (On-premises, public cloud, private cloud, hybrid, mobile apps, etc.) to ensure the company’s internal software inventory is well-matched to the current and future business model.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a small but efficient team of IT professionals, ensuring optimal performance, productivity, and collaboration.
• Oversee and ensure user-facing systems and internal infrastructure reliability and security, including cloud environments, servers, networks, and enterprise applications.
• Drive the implementation of automation and orchestration strategies to streamline IT operations and maximize throughput while maintaining a lean team. You will be responsible for identifying repetitive processes and introducing scalable solutions.
• Define and execute the technology roadmap, aligning IT goals with business objectives. Manage IT projects from inception to delivery, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met.
• Maintain company data and systems' integrity, confidentiality, and security, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
• Manage the day-to-day support of internal systems and user-facing applications, swiftly addressing technical issues and ensuring minimal disruption.
• Oversee relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining the highest level of service and support. Manage IT budgets and ensure cost optimization.
• Foster open, respectful, and professional communication directly within the team, with co-workers/ teammates, and leaders across the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is required.
• 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or director-level position, managing both user-facing and internal IT systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with IT automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform) and orchestration platforms to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, and optimize system performance.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), server management, networking, enterprise applications, and security protocols. Experience with system monitoring and incident management tools is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a small, high-performing IT team. Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and IT projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, a creative and innovative approach to overcoming challenges, and a proven ability to optimize and improve IT operations, reduce downtime, and enhance system performance.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and present technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certifications such as ITIL, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar are highly desirable.

Location

Miami, FL or Austin, TX

Travel

Occasional travel may be required as needed.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. It routinely uses standard office equipment, such as laptop computers and smartphones. 

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and lift up to 20 pounds.  

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, onsite position. General hours and days of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. some nights and weekends may be required.

Supervisory Experience (Yes or No)

Yes