IT Director

Meade is a full-service design firm specializing in innovative and cost-effective engineering solutions for data centers cloud providers and large-scale construction projects. Our team of expert engineers designers and consultants is dedicated to delivering high-quality reliable and sustainable solutions that drive the industry forward.

At Meade we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where creativity technical excellence and professional growth are at the forefront. We take pride in our commitment to innovation efficiency and superior service-values that not only define our projects but also shape our workplace culture.

If youre looking to be part of a company that values expertise teamwork and cutting-edge design wed love to hear from you!

**This is an onsite position based in Tempe AZ***

Job Description:

Meade is seeking an IT Director to lead the companys IT operations infrastructure cybersecurity business systems and technology support functions. This role is responsible for building and leading a scalable service-oriented IT organization capable of supporting a rapidly growing engineering firm.

The IT Director will establish operational standards processes and governance that improve reliability security user experience and organizational efficiency. This leader will work closely with executive leadership and business stakeholders to ensure technology investments align with company objectives while supporting innovation AI adoption and continued organizational growth.

The ideal candidate has experience building and maturing IT operations within a growing organization and can balance strategic planning with hands-on leadership and execution.

Job Duties:

IT Operations & Service Delivery

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the IT department ensuring reliable support and service delivery across the organization.
• Establish and maintain service standards support processes documentation data management and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement IT policies procedures and governance practices that improve consistency scalability and operational maturity.
• Drive a culture of customer service accountability and continuous improvement within the IT team.

Infrastructure Security & Technology Operations

• Oversee the design administration and support of the companys infrastructure cloud services networks collaboration platforms and endpoint environments.
• Evaluate recommend and govern enterprise technology architecture platforms and system integrations to ensure scalability security and operational efficiency.
• Lead cybersecurity initiatives including risk management vulnerability management incident response security awareness training and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure appropriate disaster recovery backup business continuity and system monitoring capabilities are maintained and regularly tested.
• Develop and maintain technology standards that support reliability security and future growth.

Business Systems & Technology Enablement

• Oversee the administration and optimization of business applications and productivity platforms including Microsoft 365 Autodesk solutions engineering technology platforms project management systems collaboration tools and other enterprise applications.
• Partner with business leaders to identify opportunities for process improvement automation and technology-enabled efficiencies.
• Partner with business and technology leadership to deploy administer and drive adoption of approved AI and automation platforms across the organization.
• Assist in troubleshooting user enablement governance compliance and operational support of emerging technology initiatives.

Technology Asset Management

• Oversee the lifecycle management of company technology assets including laptops workstations mobile devices peripherals conference room technology and office infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain asset management standards lifecycle policies and inventory controls that ensure accountability security and operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain processes for procurement inventory management deployment replacement planning and asset recovery.
• Ensure consistent technology standards and support across remote employees field personnel and office locations.

Leadership Planning & Vendor Management

• Develop and execute the companys technology strategy and multi-year technology roadmap aligned with business objectives growth plans and operational priorities.
• Lead develop and mentor IT team members while establishing clear expectations accountability and growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships contracts and performance of technology vendors managed service providers software providers and strategic technology partners.
• Develop and manage annual IT budgets technology roadmaps and resource plans.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to executive leadership regarding technology performance risks investments and strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10 years of progressive IT experience including 5 years at a Director-level leading teams with responsibility for infrastructure cybersecurity business systems and end-user support.
• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience expanding infrastructure for a growing company.
• Demonstrated experience building leading and developing high-performing IT teams.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365 Azure endpoint management identity/access management and modern cybersecurity practices.
• Knowledge of enterprise risk management regulatory compliance business continuity planning disaster recovery and information security best practices.
• Demonstrated ownership of a disaster recovery program including documented policies.
• Experience supporting cloud-based infrastructure and enterprise business applications.
• Experience developing IT policies operational processes governance frameworks and service delivery standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change technology adoption and process transformation initiatives.
• Strong project management communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting engineering architecture construction or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with Autodesk products BIM workflows and engineering technology environments.
• Experience supporting AI automation and digital transformation initiatives.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP CISM CCNP PMP ITIL Microsoft or cybersecurity certifications.
• Experience supporting multi-office rapidly growing and geographically distributed organizations.

Compensation & Benefits:

This onsite position is based in Tempe AZ. Compensation and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary based on location and applicable laws. The pay range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills experience qualifications internal equity geographic location and business needs.

Eligible employees may participate in Meade-sponsored benefit programs including medical dental vision life insurance disability coverage 401(k) paid time off paid holidays and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefit eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and applicable policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Information submitted during the application process will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

Meade provides equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race color religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship status sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding lactation and related medical conditions) age disability genetic information marital status military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

In compliance with federal law Meade provides applicants and employees with access to the EEOCKnow Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Residents: SB294 Know Your Right Notice.

All employment is based on qualifications merit and business need. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process please contact our team at .

Employment with Meade is at-will meaning either the employee or Meade may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or advance notice subject to applicable law. The responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature of the role and are not an exhaustive list. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility will be verified as required by law. Employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks drug testing and other pre-employment requirements permitted by applicable law.

Drug-Free Workplace:

Meade maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Post-offer applicants and employees may be subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with applicable law company policy client requirements and job-related safety considerations.

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