Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), located in
Jacksonville, Florida, has an immediate opening for a
Director of IT. We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader to build, secure, and scale our entire technology infrastructure. As we move into our new high-tech facility, the Director of IT will be responsible for everything from foundational networking and cybersecurity to ensuring we meet rigorous aerospace compliance standards (CMMC/NIST). This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a blend of technical "in the trenches" ability and long-term strategic vision.
Responsibilities:- Infrastructure Strategy: Design and oversee the implementation of the IT roadmap for our new facility, including high-speed networking for our Engineering and Laser Labs.
- Cybersecurity & Compliance: Lead the company's efforts to achieve and maintain CMMC Level 2 and NIST 800-171 compliance. This is mission-critical for protecting our IP and securing future contracts.
- Systems Management: Oversee the administration of all company systems, including Google Workspace/Microsoft 365, ERP systems, and specialized aerospace engineering software (CAD/PLM).
- Facility Tech Integration: Partner with the Operations team to manage IT needs for the 9,560 SF Clean Room, Optical Labs, and Machine Shop, ensuring seamless data flow and security.
- Vendor & Budget Management: Select and manage relationships with ISPs, hardware vendors, and MSPs. Develop and track the annual IT budget to ensure cost-effective scaling.
- Policy Development: Establish company-wide IT policies, including disaster recovery, incident response, and acceptable use policies.
- Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing IT team as the company scales toward 120+ employees.
- User Support: Ensure a high standard of technical support for all employees, minimizing downtime for our engineering and production teams.
Qualifications:- 8+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
- Experience in Aerospace or Defense: A deep understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations and cybersecurity frameworks like NIST or CMMC is highly preferred.
- Proven Infrastructure Experience: Experience building out IT for new facilities, ideally including labs or manufacturing environments.
- Advanced Networking Knowledge: Mastery of firewalls, VPNs, secure Wi-Fi, and cloud architecture (AWS/Azure).
- Communication Skills: Ability to translate complex technical security requirements into actionable plans for non-technical leadership.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: You are a "fixer" who can jump in to solve a server crisis while simultaneously planning a 3-year technology budget.
- Security Certifications: CISSP, CISM, or similar certifications are a significant plus.
Ideal Experience:- Startup Growth: You have previously scaled a company's IT from 20 to 100+ employees.
- Hardware/Software Integration: Experience managing IT for machine shops or automated hardware testing environments.
- Automation: Experience using tools to automate compliance monitoring and evidence collection for audits.
Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward! We offer a highly competitive benefits package including access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, and paid parental leave, in addition to other benefits. 
