Title: Director of Information Technology
Clearance Required: N/A
Location: Stevensville, MD
Travel: N/A

DESCRIPTION:

HDC is seeking an Information Technology Lead to support the company's IT strategy, infrastructure, and operations in support of corporate and mission-focused objectives. This role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable IT systems that support internal users, government customers, and compliance requirements within a federal contracting environment. The Information Technology Lead will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining hands-on oversight of day-to-day operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Develop and execute the company's IT strategy aligned with business goals, growth initiatives, and mission requirements
• Oversee all IT operations, including networks, systems, cloud services, endpoints and enterprise applications
• Ensure availability, performance, and security of corporate IT infrastructure and services
• Lead IT governance, policies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and best practices
• Partner with executive leadership, security, compliance, and program teams to support business and contract needs
• Manage IT budgets, forecasting, vendor relationships, and licensing agreements
• Oversee cybersecurity posture in coordination with Information Assurance and compliance teams supporting frameworks.
• Ensure IT systems support audit readiness data protection, and regulatory requirements
• Lead, mentor and develop IT staff and managed service providers if applicable
• Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, automation and scalability improvements
• Serve as the escalation point for complex IT issues and incident response
• Evaluate emerging technologies abd recommend solutions that enhance operational efficiency and security

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or management roles
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and endpoint management
• Experience in supporting secure environments and regulated industries, preferably federal contracting
• Proven ability to develop IT strategy and translate it into executable plans
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and technology roadmaps
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strategic leadership with the ability to align IT initiatives to overall business objectives and drive digital transformation
• Deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and hybrid environments
• Experience supporting DoD, Intelligence Community or Cybersecurity focused organizations

SALARY RANGE:
$100,000-$150,000
This salary range is an hourly exempt (exempt from overtime) position. Benefits are provided in addition to the salary range.

BENEFITS:

HDC believes GREAT teams need GREAT tools!

Healthcare- Employer paid medical, dental, vision for the employee and their dependents
401k- Employer contributed 3% Safe Harbor (this benefit is contributed on your behalf even if you choose not to contribute to 401k or elect any investments), also up to 5% employer match, and 100% vested on hire date
PTO/Holiday- 160 hours of PTO/Sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year
Tuition Assistance- up to $5,250 per year