Director Information Technology

Director of Information Technology

Location: San Fernando, CA - onsite | Full-Time | Reports to: CEO | Compensation: $170-240KBuild the technology backbone of a growing aerospace company.Most IT leaders inherit someone else's systems.

Here, you'll design them, build them and own them.Asperion Aerospace is growing, and our technology needs to keep up. We're looking for a hands-on Director of Information Technology who can set a multi-year technology strategy in the morning and configure a firewall, troubleshoot an ERP issue or onboard a new user in the afternoon.This is a build-from-the-ground-up opportunity. You'll create the infrastructure, cybersecurity program, policies and support model that carry the company through its next stage of growth, and you'll serve as a trusted technology advisor to the CEO and leadership team. You'll run the IT function yourself at first, then build and lead the team as the business grows.WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT■ Blank-canvas impact — Design the architecture, standards and roadmap instead of maintaining someone else's legacy decisions.■ A seat at the leadership table — Advise the CEO and executive team directly on technology investments, cybersecurity and digital transformation.■ Build your own team — Grow the IT function and hire the people you want to lead as the company scales.■ Mission-critical work — Protect intellectual property, customer data and the systems that keep aerospace manufacturing running.■ Range — Infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP/MRP, cloud, vendors, automation. If you like breadth, you'll never be bored.WHAT YOU'LL DOLead & Build the IT Function■ Build the IT function from the ground up: systems, processes, standards and governance for a growing organization.■ Develop and execute a multi-year IT strategy aligned with company goals and growth plans, including future acquisitions and expansion.■ Create technology roadmaps, budgets and capital investment plans, and report key IT metrics, risks and recommendations to leadership.■ Write and maintain IT policies, procedures, disaster recovery plans and business continuity programs.Own Cybersecurity & Compliance■ Develop and run a cybersecurity program that protects company systems, intellectual property and customer information.■ Set security standards for network access, endpoints, data protection and user access controls.■ Lead incident response planning, vulnerability management and company-wide security awareness training.■ Ensure compliance with aerospace, government, regulatory, customer and contractual technology requirements.Run Infrastructure & Systems — Hands-On■ Oversee and personally support networks, servers, cloud environments, telecommunications, hardware and software.■ Lead administration and optimization of ERP, MRP, quality, manufacturing, engineering and productivity platforms.■ Keep systems reliable, secure and available, and deliver an end-user support experience employees appreciate.■ Manage vendors, software licensing, telecom contracts and technology service providers.Drive Projects & Digital Transformation■ Lead technology initiatives end to end, from evaluation and planning through implementation, integration and ongoing support.■ Partner with business leaders to find opportunities to automate, streamline and scale.■ Build project plans, timelines and budgets, and make sure every technology investment delivers measurable business value.WHAT YOU BRING■ Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field.■ 5+ years of progressive IT leadership experience across multiple technology disciplines.■ Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, engineering or industrial environments.■ A track record of building IT infrastructure, policies, governance and support functions, not just running them.■ Strong working knowledge of network administration, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, business continuity planning and enterprise software.■ Experience implementing systems such as ERP and HRIS, and managing technology budgets, contracts and third-party providers.■ Proven ability to build and develop high-performing technology teams.■ Comfort operating both strategically and tactically in a resource-constrained, fast-paced environment.■ Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and leadership skills.Bonus Points■ Experience supporting ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing technologies.■ Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, Microsoft or Cisco.WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU■ The chance to build an IT organization and leave your mark on a growing aerospace company.■ Direct access to and influence with the CEO and leadership team.■ A clear path to grow your team as the business grows.■ $170-240k plus bonus eligibility and benefitsREADY TO BUILD SOMETHING?If you're an IT leader who would rather build than inherit, and you're happy to roll up your sleeves to get it done, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your resume and a short note about an IT function or system you built and the difference it made.Apply Today!Asperion Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.