Aetherflux - Head of IT
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Requirements
• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience • Experience scaling IT in a high-growth startup or technology company from early architecture to defense-level compliance • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Strong background in cybersecurity and compliance • Experience supporting engineering organizations (DevOps, high-performance compute, secure SDLC) • Proven ability to build teams and operate strategically and tactically • Experience in defense or other regulated industries; familiarity with export controls (ITAR/EAR) • Experience preparing for or maintaining SOC 2 / ISO 27001 audits
Responsibilities
• Define and execute the company-wide IT roadmap aligned with business and mission objectives • Build and lead a high-performing IT team (infrastructure, applications, support, security) • Develop IT governance, policies, and standards • Manage IT budget planning and vendor relationships • Design and operate secure and scalable hybrid infrastructure • Support high-performance compute environments for satellite design, simulation and testing • Ensure high availability for mission-critical systems and operations • Implement disaster recovery and business continuity planning • Own enterprise cybersecurity strategy across corporate, production, and mission environments • Implement zero-trust architecture and endpoint security • Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks (e.g. ITAR/EAR) • Oversee ERP, HRIS, collaboration, identity management, and productivity tools • Support scaling processes across Finance, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing • Drive automation and process optimization initiatives • Partner with software and hardware engineering to support secure development environments • Ensure secure data pipelines for satellite telemetry and payload data • Manage MSPs, cloud providers, and security vendors; negotiate enterprise contracts and SLAs • Serve as executive point-of-contact for IT-related audits and due diligence • Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. • Aetherflux is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Aetherflux is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
Benefits
• Equity in Aetherflux • Employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability and life insurance for employees • 401(k) retirement savings plan • 10 paid holidays per calendar year • Paid leave for new parents • Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks • Disclaimer • This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at Aetherflux’s discretion. • Export Control Requirement: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. • Aetherflux is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. Aetherflux is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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