Director of Information Technology

Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive IT experience.
  • At least 5 years in senior IT leadership roles.
  • Experience in federal contracting environments.
  • Familiarity with Azure Government/GCC High and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for enterprise technology initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with CMMC Level 2, NIST, DFARS, and ITAR requirements.
  • Manage KMM's Azure GCC High and Microsoft 365 environments.
  • Direct cybersecurity governance and incident response efforts.
  • Advise executive leadership on technology investments and operational improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead mission-critical technology initiatives.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness.
  • Work within a high-stakes federal defense and aerospace environment.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in the industry.
Full Job Description
KMM is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership and oversight of the company's enterprise technology, cybersecurity, compliance, and infrastructure programs across its North Dakota and Texas facilities. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, this senior leadership role is responsible for managing KMM's Azure GCC High and Microsoft 365 environments, ensuring compliance with CMMC Level 2, NIST, DFARS, and ITAR requirements, and directing all aspects of cybersecurity governance, incident response, data governance, IT operations, and technology strategy. The Director serves as the organization's primary technology authority, advising executive leadership on technology investments, risk management, and operational improvements while maintaining audit-ready systems that support federal defense and aerospace contracts. Compliance, Security, and Operational Excellence The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of progressive IT experience and 5 years in senior IT leadership. Experience within federal contracting environments, Azure Government/GCC High, cybersecurity compliance frameworks, and SSP/POA&M management is required. The position oversees IT personnel, vendors, budgets, assets, and enterprise infrastructure while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and security awareness. Preferred qualifications include experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense industries and certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, Azure Administrator or Security Engineer, and CMMC credentials. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical technology initiatives that support mission-critical aerospace, defense, and space programs worldwide.

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