- Senior
- Bureau à Hawthorne
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
Astrolab is seeking a Director of IT to lead our technology operations and oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining both on-premises and cloud systems, with an emphasis on modern cloud resource management, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices. The Director will ensure the integrity, availability, and security of company data and systems, drive compliance with NIST 800-171 and 800-53 standards, and create an efficient and reliable user experience across the organization.
Astrolab is seeking a Director of IT to lead our technology operations and oversee all aspects of IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for designing, securing, and maintaining both on-premises and cloud systems, with an emphasis on modern cloud resource management, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices. The Director will ensure the integrity, availability, and security of company data and systems, drive compliance with NIST 800-171 and 800-53 standards, and create an efficient and reliable user experience across the organization.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and develop a responsive, effective, and user-focused IT team
- Oversee Astrolab’s migration to and operations within Azure Gov Cloud
- Implement and maintain NIST-compliant security infrastructure and support compliance audits
- Develop and enforce company-wide IT policies, processes, and documentation
- Manage on-premises and cloud-based resources, including networking, conferencing equipment, servers, and related infrastructure
- Deploy and maintain configuration management, automated testing, and automated deployment pipelines for physical and cloud systems
- Track IT projects, report progress to leadership, and align work with company milestones
- Plan and manage IT budgets, ensuring resources are allocated effectively
- Support and maintain engineering software tools across multiple use cases
- Manage vendor relationships and conduct periodic audits of contracts and performance
- Oversee full hardware lifecycle: procurement, upgrades, warranties, service agreements, and decommissioning
- Ensure timely, effective IT support that minimizes downtime and maximizes employee productivity
What You'll Bring:
- 10+ years of IT experience (or 8+ years with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field)
- 3+ years of management experience leading IT teams and functions
- Proven ability to oversee IT operations across hybrid infrastructures, SaaS, wireless, hardware, and security
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft enterprise IT services (Entra ID, Intune, Sentinel, etc.)
- Experience administering Linux systems
- Demonstrated success implementing automation and modern infrastructure practices
Additional Responsibilities
- Flexibility to support critical mission milestones, including some evenings or weekends
- Drive automation of routine activities such as system updates and user onboarding to minimize overhead and risk
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
What We Offer:
- Work with a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
- Ownership in the company
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible time off and parental leave
- On-site snacks, beverages, and 2x weekly lunches
- Flexible work environment
