[Hiring] Director of IT @Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Role Description

The Director of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations, execution, and continuous improvement of Orbital Engineering’s enterprise IT function across infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, IT service management, end-user technologies, and software development operations. This is a fully remote position.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of IT, this role serves as the operational leader of the IT department, ensuring the stability, performance, security, and reliability of all technology services across the organization. The Director supports the VP of IT by driving execution of departmental priorities, maintaining operational discipline, managing team performance, and ensuring consistent delivery of IT services aligned with business needs.

This position oversees core business systems including UKG, Deltek Vantagepoint, Microsoft 365/Entra, Egnyte, Oracle, AWS, and enterprise networking platforms while supporting ongoing cybersecurity, compliance, and digital transformation initiatives. The Director also provides day-to-day leadership of internal software development and DevOps teams in partnership with the VP of IT, ensuring strong execution across application delivery, integrations, automation initiatives, reporting platforms, and operational support.

This role works closely with Operations, Finance, HR, TIN leadership, and business stakeholders to ensure technology services are responsive, efficient, and aligned with company priorities while supporting the VP of IT in executing the broader strategic roadmap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with at least 5 years in leadership roles managing enterprise technology operations
• Experience leading day-to-day IT operations across infrastructure, enterprise systems, support services, and cybersecurity functions
• Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, and IT service management
• Experience supporting SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, or similar compliance and security frameworks
• Proven success managing change, building operational processes, improving service delivery, and managing cross-functional technology teams

Requirements

• Experience in engineering, construction, field services, industrial, or project-based professional services environments
• Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud, AWS, Deltek Vantagepoint, UKG, Egnyte, Oracle, Power BI, and enterprise collaboration platforms
• Certifications such as ITIL, CISSP, CISM, PMP, Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar
• Experience supporting digital transformation, automation, AI initiatives, or enterprise modernization efforts
• Experience managing or supporting software development teams, DevOps operations, or application delivery functions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• Supplemental insurance options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Generous paid time off program

Company Description

Powered by People, Driven by Solutions. Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution, and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.