IT Director
Englewood, CO
Full Time
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Title: IT Director
Status: Exempt (Administrative, Supervisory, Learned Professional)
Reports to: CEO
Rate of Pay: As Described in Offer Letter
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
The Organization:
Imagine combining the excitement of building something new with the confidence of joining a company that already knows how to win. As a globally established organization with a strong history of success abroad, we are expanding into the United States and forming a new division designed for growth, innovation, and long-term impact.
Sodern America has come to Colorado! Backed by 60+ years of cutting-edge innovation as an internationally recognized space equipment manufacturer and leader in optronic systems including star trackers and space cameras, S America will feature a production line and operations dedicated to the US market to better serve its growing North American customer base and strengthen partnerships across the region.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of a founding team. You will help establish processes, shape culture, and influence strategy, all while supported by an experienced international parent company that has already demonstrated sustainable success. For those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to leave a tangible mark, this is a unique opportunity to build with purpose.
The Position
The IT Director is a hands-on technical leader responsible for managing the full technology environment. This role blends strategy, day‑to‑day support, systems administration, vendor coordination, and project management. The ideal candidate is resourceful, self‑directed, and comfortable switching between tactical tasks and strategic planning as the company scales.
The IT Director must be comfortable operating as a one‑person team initially in our Englewood office, while also collaborating closely with our partners in France. Strong, cross‑cultural awareness and the ability to work and communicate effectively in an international environment are essential.
The IT Director will serve as the primary point of contact for all things IT and may need to provide initial troubleshooting and guidance for IT issues, will manage hardware and software provisioning, assist with device setup and manage replacement and repairs.
The IT Director will guide the implementation and support core systems such as Microsoft 365, collaboration tools and security and may need to configure and maintain network equipment (in partnership with vendors as needed). They will oversee backups, monitoring, patching and oversee general system health.
The IT Director will be key in identifying and implementing practical, right-sized security controls, managing user access, MFA, device compliance and data protection practices. They will also coordinate incident response and maintain basic security documentation.
The IT Director will be key in identifying and managing the process to obtain the necessary certifications and compliance levels that are critical for the Space and Defense industry in the United States. This may include CMMC, AS9100, ITAR, and EAR, among others.
The IT Director will lead the design and execution of data security and privacy controls, ensuring compliance with required regulations such as GPP, GDPR, CCPA, and all PII protection standards.
The IT Director will act as the primary liaison with software providers and hardware vendors. They will evaluate tools and negotiate contracts balancing cost, scalability and business needs as well as overseeing the onboarding and offboarding processes and ensuring systems remain aligned with company growth
The IT Director may lead IT projects such as the selection and implementation of new software or tools (e.g., HRIS, ERP, CRM) and be responsible for system upgrades. They will need to document processes, create standards and evolve governance as needed as well as identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve the employee technology experience.
Experience
Salary and Benefits:
Please submit a resume and optional cover letter expressing why you are a good candidate for the position. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Sodern America is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of all protected activity or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Organization is dedicated to fulfilling this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
Status: Exempt (Administrative, Supervisory, Learned Professional)
Reports to: CEO
Rate of Pay: As Described in Offer Letter
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
The Organization:
Imagine combining the excitement of building something new with the confidence of joining a company that already knows how to win. As a globally established organization with a strong history of success abroad, we are expanding into the United States and forming a new division designed for growth, innovation, and long-term impact.
Sodern America has come to Colorado! Backed by 60+ years of cutting-edge innovation as an internationally recognized space equipment manufacturer and leader in optronic systems including star trackers and space cameras, S America will feature a production line and operations dedicated to the US market to better serve its growing North American customer base and strengthen partnerships across the region.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to be part of a founding team. You will help establish processes, shape culture, and influence strategy, all while supported by an experienced international parent company that has already demonstrated sustainable success. For those who thrive in dynamic environments and want to leave a tangible mark, this is a unique opportunity to build with purpose.
The Position
The IT Director is a hands-on technical leader responsible for managing the full technology environment. This role blends strategy, day‑to‑day support, systems administration, vendor coordination, and project management. The ideal candidate is resourceful, self‑directed, and comfortable switching between tactical tasks and strategic planning as the company scales.
The IT Director must be comfortable operating as a one‑person team initially in our Englewood office, while also collaborating closely with our partners in France. Strong, cross‑cultural awareness and the ability to work and communicate effectively in an international environment are essential.
The IT Director will serve as the primary point of contact for all things IT and may need to provide initial troubleshooting and guidance for IT issues, will manage hardware and software provisioning, assist with device setup and manage replacement and repairs.
The IT Director will guide the implementation and support core systems such as Microsoft 365, collaboration tools and security and may need to configure and maintain network equipment (in partnership with vendors as needed). They will oversee backups, monitoring, patching and oversee general system health.
The IT Director will be key in identifying and implementing practical, right-sized security controls, managing user access, MFA, device compliance and data protection practices. They will also coordinate incident response and maintain basic security documentation.
The IT Director will be key in identifying and managing the process to obtain the necessary certifications and compliance levels that are critical for the Space and Defense industry in the United States. This may include CMMC, AS9100, ITAR, and EAR, among others.
The IT Director will lead the design and execution of data security and privacy controls, ensuring compliance with required regulations such as GPP, GDPR, CCPA, and all PII protection standards.
The IT Director will act as the primary liaison with software providers and hardware vendors. They will evaluate tools and negotiate contracts balancing cost, scalability and business needs as well as overseeing the onboarding and offboarding processes and ensuring systems remain aligned with company growth
The IT Director may lead IT projects such as the selection and implementation of new software or tools (e.g., HRIS, ERP, CRM) and be responsible for system upgrades. They will need to document processes, create standards and evolve governance as needed as well as identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve the employee technology experience.
Experience
- 8+ years of IT experience including 4+ years as an IT leader plus 4+ years of hands‑on IT experience in support, systems administration, or similar roles
- Experience working with vendors and outsourced partners essential
- Comfortable working as a “team of one” while building scalable processes
- Experience with data security and privacy controls required
- Experience identifying and managing the process to obtain critical certification and compliance needs for the Space and Defense industry strongly preferred (e.g., CMMC, ITAR, EAR, AS9100)
- Experience in IT contract negotiation and management
- Project management experience required
- Experience with software assessment, selection and implementation
- Experience in a small business or startup environment strongly preferred
- Experience managing SaaS applications and user lifecycle processes
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows environments, and basic networking
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot issues independently and communicate clearly with non‑technical users
- Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast‑moving, resource‑constrained environment
- Experience working in the Space and Defense industry is an advantage
- French language competency is an advantage
- The Company’s working environment is that associated with an entrepreneurial start up. This environment may expose the IT Director to stressful conditions with shifting goals and tight deadlines.
- At the beginning of the Company formation, while the Company builds out the office space, employees will work from home.
- When the office is built out, work will generally be performed in an indoor professional office environment in Englewood, CO.
Salary and Benefits:
- Summary Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 annually.
- The salary information above is a general guideline. Difference in wages may depend upon a) a seniority system, b) a merit system, c) a system that measures earnings by quantity or quality of production, d) the geographic location of the work, e) education, training, or experience, to the extent reasonably related to the work, or f) travel that is regular and necessary for the work.
- Benefits for all employees are subject to any policy or plan changes, and currently include health, dental and vision insurance, basic life and disability coverage, retirement benefits, as well as additional supplemental benefits, and paid time off.
Please submit a resume and optional cover letter expressing why you are a good candidate for the position. The position will remain open until it is filled.
Sodern America is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of all protected activity or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Organization is dedicated to fulfilling this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.
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