Sr. Director, ITG- Defense

About Us

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions, LLC., a Blue Yonder company, is the leader in supply chain of autonomous planning, and control towers. Our innovative solutions empower businesses to optimize their supply chains, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth. We are committed to delivering cutting-edge technology and unparalleled expertise to help our clients navigate the complexities of the modern marketplace.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of IT will oversee enterprise infrastructure, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, applications, networks, end-user computing, IT operations, and technology governance. The role will partner closely with executive leadership, Engineering, Product, Security, Compliance, and business leaders to ensure technology enables business growth while meeting the heightened security, regulatory, and operational requirements associated with government and defense customers.

What You’ll Do

IT Strategy & Leadership

* Develop and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.

* Lead the IT organization, establishing clear priorities, operating standards, accountability, and performance expectations.

* Serve as a strategic technology advisor to the executive leadership team.

* Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve business performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.

* Develop and manage the IT budget, technology roadmap, and strategic vendor relationships.

* Establish IT policies, standards, architecture principles, and governance practices.

Infrastructure & IT Operations

* Oversee the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of enterprise infrastructure, networks, cloud environments, systems, and end-user technologies.

* Ensure highly available, scalable, and resilient technology environments that support business and customer requirements.

* Lead IT modernization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce operational risk.

* Establish and monitor service-level objectives and key IT performance metrics.

* Develop and maintain disaster recovery, business continuity, backup, and system resilience capabilities.

* Ensure effective asset management, configuration management, identity management, and technology lifecycle planning.

Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

* Partner closely with Security, Compliance, and Legal leadership to maintain a secure technology environment appropriate for government and defense customers.

* Establish and enforce IT security controls, access management, vulnerability management, endpoint security, and network security practices.

* Support compliance with applicable government and industry requirements, including **NIST-based security frameworks, DFARS requirements, CMMC, FedRAMP, and other applicable contractual or regulatory requirements**.

* Ensure IT infrastructure and processes support requirements associated with controlled information, customer security requirements, and applicable FOCI mitigation measures.

* Lead IT risk assessments and remediation efforts and ensure appropriate controls are in place to protect company and customer information.

* Support security audits, assessments, customer due diligence, and government-related compliance activities.

* Partner with the security organization on incident response, cybersecurity investigations, and remediation activities.

Business Partnership

* Partner with Engineering and Product leadership to ensure IT infrastructure effectively supports software development, testing, deployment, and production environments.

* Collaborate with business leaders to understand technology requirements and translate business needs into practical IT solutions.

* Support customer-facing teams during technical assessments, security reviews, and government customer engagements.

* Provide executive leadership with clear reporting on IT performance, cybersecurity risk, technology investments, and strategic initiatives.

Team Development & Organizational Leadership

* Build, lead, and develop a high-performing IT organization capable of supporting a rapidly growing technology business.

* Establish organizational structure, roles, responsibilities, and career development opportunities within IT.

* Recruit, retain, coach, and develop technical talent.

* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, security, and operational excellence.

* Establish appropriate performance metrics and operating rhythms for the IT organization.

Who You Are

* Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

* **10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience**, including significant experience leading enterprise IT organizations.

* Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise IT strategy.

* Experience leading infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, and IT operations.

* Experience supporting **government, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated environments** strongly preferred.

* Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, IT governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

* Experience with cloud platforms and modern enterprise infrastructure.

* Demonstrated experience managing technology budgets, vendors, and strategic technology investments.

* Experience leading organizational transformation, modernization, and technology optimization initiatives.

* Strong executive presence and ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance, if required by the position or customer environment.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience supporting **DoD or federal government customers**.

* Experience with **NIST SP 800-171/800-53, CMMC, DFARS, FedRAMP, FISMA, or related security frameworks**.

* Experience working within a **FOCI-mitigated organization** or similarly regulated environment.

* Experience supporting SaaS or enterprise software organizations.

* Experience with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

* Experience with ITIL, DevOps, SecOps, or other structured IT operating models.

* Relevant certifications such as **CISSP, CISM, CRISC, PMP, ITIL, or cloud certifications** are a plus.

Leadership Competencies

* Strategic and analytical thinker

* Executive presence and strong business acumen

* Strong cybersecurity and risk mindset

* Operationally disciplined and results-oriented

* Ability to lead through growth and organizational change

* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills

* Excellent communication and stakeholder management

* Ability to balance security, compliance, cost, and business agility

* Talent development and organizational leadership

* High degree of integrity and sound judgment

Success in This Role

Success in this role will be measured by the ability to build a secure, scalable, resilient, and efficient IT organization that enables business growth while meeting the unique technology, cybersecurity, and compliance requirements of government and defense customers. The Senior Director of IT will be expected to move the organization from a primarily operational IT model toward a **strategic, scalable, security-focused technology function** that serves as a competitive advantage for the business.

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The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.