Head of IT (, WA, United States)

Overview

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Head of IT is responsible for defining and executing The Nuclear Company's technology strategy and ensuring the secure, reliable, and scalable operation of all corporate technology services. This role provides leadership across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end-user technology while partnering with business leaders to enable growth, improve operational efficiency, and support the company's long-term objectives. The Head of IT serves as the senior technology leader for the organization, balancing strategic planning, operational excellence, and technology innovation.

Responsibilities

• IT Strategy & Governance
  • Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and roadmap.
  • Establish technology standards, policies, and governance frameworks.
  • Align technology investments with business priorities and growth objectives.
• Infrastructure & Operations
  • Lead the management of cloud platforms, networks, servers, endpoints, and collaboration technologies.
  • Ensure the availability, performance, security, and scalability of enterprise technology services.
  • Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational support functions.
• Enterprise Systems
  • Oversee corporate applications and business systems.
  • Drive system integration, automation, and process improvements.
  • Partner with business leaders to identify and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Evaluate and drive the adoption of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation across the enterprise to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and reduce manual workloads—identifying high-value use cases in areas such as IT operations, cybersecurity, and business process automation.
• Cybersecurity & Risk Management
  • Maintain enterprise cybersecurity programs, controls, and monitoring capabilities.
  • Lead risk management, incident response, and security operations.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and corporate requirements.
• Vendor & Financial Management
  • Manage IT budgets, contracts, and technology vendors.
  • Evaluate and implement technology solutions that balance cost, performance, and business value.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, including responsibility for enterprise infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
• Proven success developing and executing technology strategies that support organizational growth, operational excellence, and business objectives.
• Experience leading cloud, infrastructure, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity programs within a mid-sized or large organization.
• Demonstrated experience building, leading, and developing high-performing IT teams.
• Experience managing technology budgets, vendor relationships, and strategic technology investments.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
• Experience leading technology modernization, digital transformation, systems integration, or organizational change initiatives.
• Ability to evaluate, implement, and support technologies that improve business performance, efficiency, and scalability.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in engineering, construction, energy, manufacturing, industrial, or other asset-intensive industries is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, ITIL, cloud platform, or cybersecurity certifications are preferred.
• Experience evaluating and implementing AI/ML-driven solutions for IT operations, cybersecurity, or enterprise automation — with the ability to assess emerging technologies for business value, feasibility, and risk in a regulated environment.
• Track record of developing enterprise AI governance policies and responsible AI adoption frameworks that balance innovation with security, compliance, and data privacy requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $220,000 - $255,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

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