Dewberry is seeking a Director, IT Operations to join Corporate IT Services. Reporting to the Deputy CIO, this role oversees five IT managers and is based at our Fairfax, VA headquarters.

• Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and alignment across IT Operations, other IT teams, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee enterprise infrastructure, including networks, systems, data storage, internet connectivity, security controls, etc. ensuring reliability, performance, availability, and compliance.
• Establish, monitor, and improve operational metrics, service levels, standards, procedures, and documentation to drive efficiency, consistency, and continuous improvement.
• Direct selection, implementation, enhancement, and support of business technologies and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and evolving business needs.
• Partner with Cybersecurity, Compliance, etc. to implement and maintain security architecture, controls, and operational safeguards.
• Develop and manage operational and capital budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation, cost control, and alignment with business priorities.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing team capable of delivering exceptional IT services.

• Must have a very technical background with deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure, including networking, servers, storage, disaster recovery, security technologies, and performance management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to build relationships and influence decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Proven leadership experience managing large IT teams with the ability to inspire collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale IT operations, service delivery, operational processes, and technology initiatives.
• Experience developing and managing operational and capital budgets aligned to organizational goals.
• AI experience is positive.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ITIL experience and certification is preferred.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

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The projected range for this position is $187,000-$241,000 annually in our Fairfax, VA office. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.