Director of Information Technology
KRUSH Tech
Director of Information Technology
KRUSH Tech
Embedded systems engineering and hardware automation.
KRUSH Tech Inc · Austin, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11
Workplace: hybrid
Department: Business Operations
About KRUSH Tech
KRUSH Tech is building the future of aerospace, defense, communications, and autonomous systems. We develop advanced technologies that transform innovative ideas into reliable, production-ready solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams collaborate across engineering, software, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations to solve complex challenges and deliver next-generation capabilities for our customers. We are driven by innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to advancing the future of autonomous aerospace systems.
The Opportunity
KRUSH Tech is looking for a Director of Information Technology & Systems to build and own a unified technology strategy that drives critical business outcomes across a dynamic, multi-unit organization. This leader will be KRUSH Tech’s internal champion for all things digital infrastructure, ensuring our tech stack drives business innovation, protects sensitive information, and puts critical business data in the hands of the people who need it.
You’ll oversee a broad portfolio spanning corporate IT, information systems, and information security across KRUSH Tech’s business units, and you’ll be the single point of accountability for the service providers and technology partners that support them. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate IT expertise alongside hands-on fluency in digital infrastructure and information security, builds the internal processes a growing company needs to scale, communicates clearly across every level of the organization, and is comfortable operating in both commercial and government-regulated CUI environments.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE (FIRST 12 MONTHS):
Clear contracts, SLAs, and performance scorecards in place for every major IT service provider.
Core IT processes (onboarding and offboarding, access management, change management, asset management, and incident response) documented, owned, and running consistently.
An assessment-ready CMMC Level 2 / NIST SP 800-171 posture, with a clear path to a scalable, compliant cloud environment.
Business leaders view IT as a strategic partner, not just a help desk.
Solid collaboration with KRUSH’s IT service providers and advisors.
What You'll Do:
Strategy & Internal Championship
Serve as KRUSH Tech’s internal champion and go-to authority for all digital infrastructure, including networks, cloud, endpoints, identity, collaboration tools, and data platforms.
Develop scalable strategies and roadmaps for AI and core digital infrastructure, aligned with company growth plans and business unit priorities.
Evaluate emerging technologies and make clear build, buy, or partner recommendations backed by cost, risk, and business-value analysis.
Own the IT budget, including capital and operating spend, forecasting, and cost optimization.
Drive adoption of new tools and practices through training, change management, and visible executive sponsorship.
Service Provider & Vendor Management
Serve as the single point of accountability for all third-party IT service providers, including MSPs, MSSPs, cloud providers, SaaS vendors, and systems integrators.
Define, negotiate, and enforce contracts, statements of work, and SLAs that hold providers accountable to measurable outcomes.
Run regular performance and quarterly business reviews with key providers and escalate and resolve service issues quickly.
Lead vendor selection, licensing, renewals, and technology procurement to maximize value and minimize risk.
Ensure service providers meet KRUSH Tech’s security and compliance obligations, including CUI handling and DFARS flow-down requirements.
Make deliberate insource versus outsource decisions as the company scales.
Internal Processes & IT Operations
Lead and develop the Information Technology and Systems teams, setting operating principles, service level agreements, and a culture of ownership.
Design, document, and continuously improve core IT processes, including onboarding and offboarding, access requests and reviews, change management, asset lifecycle, patching, backup and recovery, and incident response.
Establish IT governance, policies, and standards that are practical, enforced, and aligned with compliance requirements.
Oversee all corporate IT functions, including end-user support, device management, SaaS platforms, identity and access management, and enterprise system integrations.
Oversee cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Ensure data infrastructure supports cross-functional business intelligence needs and enables data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Define and track KPIs for service delivery, uptime, security posture, and spend.
Cross-Functional Communication & Partnership
Partner with leaders across engineering, manufacturing, programs, finance, HR, and contracts to understand business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
Deliver regular, data-driven reporting to the CEO and executive team on technology performance, risk, spend, and roadmap progress.
Translate complex technical, security, and compliance topics into clear business terms, tradeoffs, and recommendations for non-technical audiences.
Communicate planned changes, maintenance, and new tools proactively so employees know what is changing, why, and what they need to do.
Build a responsive, service-oriented IT culture that employees see as a trusted partner.
Information Security & Compliance
Support KRUSH Tech’s information security posture, ensuring systems and data are protected against cyber threats.
Support compliance efforts with frameworks and standards required for government contracting, including NIST SP 800-171, CMMC Level 2, DFARS 252.204-7012, and export-controlled (ITAR/EAR) data handling.
Maintain the System Security Plan (SSP), POA&Ms, and supporting evidence, and lead preparation for assessments and audits.
Partner with external security and compliance advisors to assess, remediate, and continuously monitor controls.
Demonstrate security and compliance credibility to public sector stakeholders, including government program partners and prime contractors.
What We're Looking For
Experience building or scaling IT functions through organizational growth or transformation.
Demonstrated ownership of IT budgets, technology investment decisions, and strategic roadmaps.
8+ years of progressive experience leading technology or information organizations, with demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
Hands-on leadership experience implementing, operating, or improving IT controls
Demonstrated experience leading technology teams and enterprise IT operations in regulated or security-sensitive environments.
Proven track record managing corporate IT functions at scale, including enterprise systems, end-user computing, and IT operations.
Demonstrated success managing MSPs, MSSPs, and other technology service providers through contracts, SLAs, and performance reviews.
Experience building, documenting, and running IT processes and governance (e.g., ITIL-aligned service management).
Proven track record of evaluating new technologies and tools and leading business integration.
Experience overseeing infrastructure teams, with working knowledge of enterprise architecture, cloud platforms, identity and access management, and modern infrastructure practices.
Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting to executive leadership.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
At this time, KRUSH Tech is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer-sponsored visa support, now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting or working within a government contracting environment where CUI and export-controlled material handling is required.
Hands-on leadership experience implementing, operating, or improving IT controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC requirements.
Experience with Microsoft 365 GCC High, Azure Government, or AWS GovCloud environments.
Experience leading an organization through a CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) or DIBCAC assessment.
Highly analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems across enterprise systems, cloud infrastructure, identity platforms, and IT service delivery.
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 (e.g., ERP, PLM, MES).
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCP, ITIL, or PMP.
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, innovative environment; experience in advanced manufacturing or deep tech is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KRUSH Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KRUSH Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resources.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications required. KRUSH Tech reserves the right to modify or assign additional duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
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Embedded systems engineering and hardware automation.
KRUSH Tech provides engineering services that bridge hardware, software, and infrastructure for high-performance, regulated environments. Its work spans embedded systems (firmware, board bring-up, controls, and edge compute), industrial automation (controls integration, machine interfaces, sensor networks, robotics), simulations and digital twins (model-based engineering and real-time visualization), and technical infrastructure (data pipelines and edge/cloud orchestration). The company combines sourcing, development, and manufacturing to offer end-to-end support, including electronics supply, contract device assembly, and hardware development across Europe, and advanced aerospace, defense, and autonomous systems work in the United States. Its goal is to turn complex constraints into stable, production-ready hardware and high-performance systems that can be deployed and handed off to operations.
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