Deputy Director Of Information Technology in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO, including disability/vets
Olgoonik is a strong family of professional contracting companies established
to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders and fueled by the belief
that to do so our operations must remain of the highest quality, our
employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to safety and every
client’s mission unconditional.
From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our operations in South America,
Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable
workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of
innovation and practicality.

Deputy Director of Information Technology
Overview:

Olgoonik Corporation is a dynamic and innovative worldwide federal contractor
company committed to delivering exceptional technology solutions. Our mission
is to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive growth, improve
efficiency, and enhance security. We are currently recruiting for the Deputy
Director of Information Technology who will be responsible for leading a
highly technical and talented IT team which supports a multitude of federal,
state, and local agencies/customers to include six divisions specializing
in security, construction, logistics & operations, engineering,
commercial activities, and electric services. The Deputy Director of IT will
be primarily responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and
execution of Cyber Security and government rules and regulations such as Cyber
Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and Federal Acquisition Regulations
(FAR). The Deputy will also serve alongside the Director of Information
Technology and the Vice President of Security & IT.
Primary Responsibilities:
Serves as the principal advisor of cybersecurity and develops and implements
new cyber technology for the protection of the corporation, employees, and
its customers.
Serves as the principal advisor for the ongoing execution, implementation,
and certification of (CMMC) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Assists the Director & VP in developing an overall IT strategic plan to
maintain a robust and unified information technology department &
infrastructure and deliver a maximum return on investment in technology
resourc
Improves existing software programs and develops new applications to meet
future business needs.
Ensures hardware and software are maintained and data is secured through
proper back-ups and staff training.
Assists in managing budget and controls expenses effectively.
Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively to include
leading a team committed to excellent customer service.
Assists in developing and monitoring metrics related to IT service levels,
capacity, cybersecurity, and cost-effectiveness to senior leadership.
Proactively forecasts necessary technology equipment purchases and upgrades
necessary to support growth and expansion for all worldwide locations.
Defines, implements, and monitors function policies, procedures,
standards, methodologies, and guidelines to include federal, state,
and local government regulations.
Demonstrates an understanding of business strategy and objectives and
recommends changes and improvements in the current technology footprint to
enable those objectives.
Supports the strategic planning process as requested.
Evaluates and recommends corporate information systems technology solutions
while remaining abreast of trends and emerging technologies, specifically in
federal government contracting.
Creates, maintains, and enforces written policies and procedures regarding
all technology operations throughout the company.
Acts to ensure the integrity of organization-wide data, proprietary
information, and related intellectual property through information security
and risk assessment to include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Serves as the main CUI Program Manager for the CUI Program
Perf rms other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will be responsible for supervising and directing the work of
several geographically assigned employees and must have senior-level manager
experience that can lead, grow, and manage a rapidly expanding corporation.
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or
related field. Advanced experience and certifications maybe considered in lieu
of degree.
7+ years of experience in IT federal contracting, with 5+ years in a
leadership or managerial role.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in relationship with NIST and CMMC.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to perform under high levels of stress.
Proven experience in IT infrastructure planning, development, and security
management.
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and
regulatory compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Must demonstrate a good attitude and ability to work as a member of a team.
Position requires self-motivation and the ability to work effectively under
minimal supervision.
Must be able to multi-task efficiently, work in a fast-paced environment on
multiple projects and have strong attention to detail.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Preferred but not required: CISSP, CISM, CISA or other IT-related
certifications.

Security Clearance: