Director of IT

Location:Remote(candidate needs to be based in the US preferablyCONUS)

Reports to:President of Platforms

EmploymentType:Full-Time

The Company

Clientis a globalcompanyturning complexity into strength across defense, innovation, and national security. In an era of fragmented power, contested alliances, and accelerating technological change, we build systems that help governments and innovators move faster—together.

Weoperateat the intersection of defense, technology, and capital—connecting companies to government demand, accelerating adoption of critical technologies, and reducing the structural barriers that slow progress. Our work strengthens resilience, advances network sovereignty, and creates compounding advantage across the systems that matter most.

We are not observers of these challenges—we build the infrastructure that replaces what no longer works.

The Role

We are hiring a Director of IT to architect, build, andoperatethe internal systems that power a rapidly scaling, multi-entity platform.

This is not a maintenance role. You will define how IT enables speed, security, and integration across a company growing through acquisition andoperatingin high-stakes, regulated environments.

You will own the design and execution of a unified technology ecosystem—integrating disparate companies, standardizing where it matters, and preserving flexibility where it creates advantage.

This role is pivotal in managing IT systems during growth phases, including M&A integrations, while prioritizing security, innovation, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bringexpertisein Microsoft enterprise environments and a forward-thinking approach to incorporating emerging technologies like AI.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall IT strategy, roadmap, and budget to support business growth, scalability, and efficiency.

Oversee the integration ofacquiredcompanies' technology stacks into a unified operating platform, minimizing disruptions and maximizing synergies during M&A activities.

Manage enterprise-wide IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud services, and applications, with a focus on Microsoft ecosystems (e.g., Azure, Office 365, Active Directory, and related tools).

Lead information security initiatives, including risk assessments, compliance programs, incident response, and implementation of best practices to protect sensitive financial data.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate and integrate AI and agentic tools (e.g., machine learning models, automation agents) to enhance operational efficiency, decision-making, and client services.

Ensure IT compliance with industry regulations, including those relevant to defense contractors (e.g., CMMC, ITAR, or similar frameworks) where applicable.

Build and mentor a high-performing IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Monitor emerging technologies and trends in asset management IT, recommending solutions tomaintaincompetitive advantage.

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements tooptimizecost and performance.

The use ofMDMin remote applicationsto track company-issueddevices andenforce corporate policies.

The use ofVPNandendpoint security on company-issued devices,e.g.CrowdStrike

Development and enforcement ofIT policiesto standardize the use of approved IT tools,security,and compliance.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations, ideally within financial services or asset management.

Proventrack recordin M&A technology integrations, including migrating disparate tech stacks to a common platform.

Extensive hands-on experience with Microsoft enterprise environments, including Azure cloud services, Windows Server, Exchange, and security tools.

Strong background in information security, with knowledge of frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or similar, and experience in implementing cybersecurity measures.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability totranslate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with IT requirements for defense contractors, such as compliance with DFARS, CMMC, or other government-related standards.

Demonstrated success in integrating AI, machine learning, or agentic tools (e.g., autonomous agents for workflow automation) into organizational processes.

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect.

Familiarity with asset management-specific tools (e.g., portfolio management systems, CRM platforms like Salesforce integrated with Microsoft).