Director of Information Technology (DC)

Shieldai in Washington DC Metro Area

Introduction to Shield AI
Shield AI’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Shield AI is a fast growing, venture-backed defense-technology company built around a team of proven executives, distinguished warfighters, and world-class AI engineers. Since 2018, Shield AI’s products and people have supported operations around the world with the US Department of Defense and our allies.


As our Director of IT, you will be responsible for overseeing the management and strategic direction of the organization's IT operations. This includes leading a team of IT professionals, managing the organization's technology infrastructure, and ensuring that technology systems and processes are aligned with the company's goals and objectives. This role will include a close working relationship with our Director of Security, Director of Applications Operations as well as engineering leadership.


Salary Range:  Base + Bonus + Benefits + Equity (if applicable)
Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. Information on the benefits offered is here. All offers are contingent on a cleared background check.

Location guidelines-
Onsite = 5 days/week
Hybrid = Several days in the office
Remote = Remote but able to come to the office as requested for business needs

If you're interested in being part of our team, apply now!

Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
To conform to U.S. Government regulations, applicant 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.
    • Strategic leadership of IT across the company, defining and owning OKR’s focused on mitigating risk.
    • Develop and execute the organization's IT strategy in alignment with the company's goals and objectives.
    • Lead and manage a team of IT professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality work and effective communication within the team and with other departments.
    • Ensure that all technology solutions are scalable, secure, and comply with relevant regulations and standards.
    • Evaluate and manage the organization's technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, and systems.
    • Identify and implement new technologies that can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization's operations.
    • Manage the organization's technology budget, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
    • Develop and maintain project plans and timelines (backlogs) for IT engineering projects, ensuring that deadlines are met and budgets are adhered to.
    • Collaborate with other departments to identify and address technology-related challenges and opportunities.
    • Communicate effectively with senior management and stakeholders about IT-related issues and initiatives.
    • Set the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for our IT programs.
    • Build relationships with other business and engineering leaders to determine possible risks and risk management processes.
    • Lead the development and implementation of effective and reasonable policies.
    • Develop a strategy for dealing with audits, compliance checks and external assessment processes.
    • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
    • 15+ years of experience in IT, with 8+ years in a leadership role.
    • Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of professionals.
    • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that deadlines are met.
    • Clear and concise communicator.
    • Strong technical expertise and knowledge of current and emerging technologies and trends.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments and stakeholders.
    • Ability to think strategically and develop long-term plans and goals.
    • Experience managing a technology budget and allocating resources effectively.
    • Experience working with product development teams in an Agile or DevOps environment.
    • Excellent communication skills; Assisting with internal and external communication and improving transparency.
    • Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding yourself and others to high standards, and being kind to others.
    • Demonstrated ability to create innovative solutions that create exceptional collaborative environments.
    • Demonstrated ability to manage projects at scale and across functions with high level of execution and quality.
    • Ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and solve problems of varying levels of complexity.
    • Capable of developing collaborative relationships with external and internal stakeholders
    • Strong communication to effectively present to customers, team members and senior leadership.
    • Identify inefficiencies. functional overlap, synergies and opportunities; implement solutions and close gaps.
    • Experience building, leading, and mentoring direct reports while creating strong camaraderie and mission achievement.
    • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field or equivalent experience.
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