Global IT & Security Director - Hybrid Cloud

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive IT and infrastructure leadership, with at least 4 years at the director level or as a functional CISO
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• Deep hands-on expertise in network architecture, cloud infrastructure, and security engineering
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• Proven track record leading distributed, multicultural teams across time zones
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• Direct ISO 27001 or TISAX certification ownership, including audit leadership
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• Strong communication skills, able to translate technical risk for executive and board audiences
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• CISSP or CISM a plus
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• Experience in hardware manufacturing or automotive industry is a plus

What the job involves

• Aeva is looking for a Director of IT who leads from the front
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• This role owns IT, DevOps, and Information Security operations globally, serving as the functional CISO and senior escalation point for infrastructure, compliance, and platform reliability
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• You will lead a distributed team across the US, Europe, and Asia, and report directly to the CTO
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• Global hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, with security-first architecture at every layer
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• Network engineering including SD-WAN, 10G site buildouts, and zero-trust segmentation across manufacturing, R&D, and office sites
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• ISO27001 and TISAX certification ownership, including ISMS program management and EU regulatory compliance
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• Incident response planning, breach response operations, and security policy governance
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• Enterprise software portfolio: Okta, Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, Jira, and SaaS lifecycle management
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• PLM and engineering toolchain integrations, including Siemens Teamcenter and OrCAD CIS
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• AI tooling governance, including spend controls and shadow IT visibility across AI platforms
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• People leadership across InfoSec, DevOps, and IT support, with direct accountability for hiring, development, and retention