Director, Information Technology and Systems
ICON · Austin, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Information Technology and Systems teams, setting operating principles and service level agreements.
- Develop scalable strategies and roadmaps for AI and core digital infrastructure.
- Partner with business stakeholders to ensure ICON's systems are pioneering and continuously solving emerging business problems.
- Deliver data-driven insights and technology performance reporting to executive leadership on a regular basis.
- Oversee all corporate IT functions, including end-user support, device management, SaaS platforms, identity and access management, and enterprise system integrations.
- Lead vendor management, licensing, and technology procurement to maximize value and minimize risk.
- Ensure data infrastructure supports cross-functional business intelligence needs and enables data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Oversee cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Manage ICON's information security posture, ensuring systems and data are protected against cyber threats.
- Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards, including those required for government contracting.
- Demonstrate security and compliance credibility to public sector stakeholders, including government program partners.
Minimum Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading technology or information organizations, with demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
- 5+ years of experience leading technology teams in regulatory complex environments.
- Proven track record managing corporate IT functions at scale, including enterprise systems, end-user computing, and IT operations.
- Proven track record of evaluating new technologies and tools and leading business integration.
- Experience overseeing infrastructure teams, with working knowledge of data pipelines, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure practices.
- Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Experience supporting or working within a government contracting environment.
- Highly analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems across storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
- Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and deliver on schedule.
- Experience leading technical integrations and enterprise system implementations.
- Ability to communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical executives and business stakeholders.
- Comfort operating in a fast-moving, innovative environment — experience in construction technology, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech is a plus.