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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Technology - **Company:** ForwardEdge ASIC LLC - **Location:** Saint Paul, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Architectural Patterns, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Linux, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Electronic Design Automation, Middleware, Identity and Access Management, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Linux System Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Testing, Data Storage Technologies, High Performance Computing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Information Technology - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=33066a13c62689d9 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience * 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior technical leadership * Proven success leading enterprise infrastructure, architecture, and security programs * Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical issues into business decisions * Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Security Requirements * Must be eligible for and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance * U.S. citizenship required Technical & Leadership Background * Enterprise Linux and Windows environments (Linux-focused) * High-performance and compute-intensive infrastructure * IT security, identity, and access management * Storage, backup, and disaster recovery platforms * Cloud and hybrid architectures * Vendor and contract management * Experience supporting engineering or R&D-intensive organizations strongly preferred ## Description ForwardEdge ASIC is seeking a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and architectural direction for the enterprise IT function supporting advanced ASIC and microelectronics design. This role is accountable for ensuring that IT infrastructure, services, and security directly enable engineering innovation, regulatory compliance, and long-term business growth. The Director of IT leads the design, evolution, and governance of mission-critical IT environments, balancing highly specialized engineering requirements with enterprise-grade reliability, security, and scalability. This position partners closely with executive leadership, engineering management, and external stakeholders to align IT strategy with business objectives and national security obligations., IT Strategy, Leadership & Governance * Define and execute a multi-year IT strategy and roadmap aligned with corporate goals, engineering priorities, and regulatory requirements. * Serve as the senior IT leader and trusted advisor to executive management on technology investments, risks, and opportunities. * Establish and enforce IT governance frameworks, policies, and operating standards across infrastructure, security, and service delivery. * Lead, mentor, and develop IT staff and technical leaders, building depth, succession, and organizational resilience. Engineering Design Environment & Core IT Operations * Provide executive oversight of the end-to-end IT environments supporting ASIC and microelectronics design, including: * Predominantly Linux-based systems * High-performance computing (HPC) and compute grids * Large-scale storage and data protection platforms * Middleware and services enabling EDA tools and workflows * Ensure enterprise-level availability, scalability, performance, and resilience in environments that routinely stress system limits. * Partner with engineering leadership to anticipate future design needs and proactively evolve infrastructure capabilities. Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Development * Own the enterprise IT architecture across: * On-premise environments * Cloud and hybrid architectures * Export-controlled and classified systems * Approve technologies, platforms, and architectural patterns that balance innovation, security, cost, and long-term sustainability. * Lead architecture reviews, technical risk assessments, and modernization initiatives to ensure scalability and compliance. * Drive standardization while enabling flexibility for project-specific engineering requirements. DevOps, Automation & Operational Excellence * Establish and mature DevOps and automation strategies across infrastructure and platform services. * Ensure configuration management, testing, and deployment practices support reliability, auditability, and rapid recovery. * Champion continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency and reduce friction for engineering teams. * Ensure high-quality documentation, runbooks, and operational processes. Lifecycle Management & Service Reliability * Oversee full infrastructure lifecycle management, including: * Hardware and platform deployment * Systems testing and validation * Maintenance, repair, and refresh planning * Ensure robust data storage, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies are defined, tested, and maintained. * Maintain accountability for root cause analysis and systemic issue prevention. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance * Provide executive ownership of IT security posture and risk management, in alignment with corporate and governmental requirements. * Coordinate cybersecurity efforts, including external Virtual CISO partnerships. * Ensure secure operation of export-controlled and classified environments. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks across infrastructure, operations, vendors, and processes. Vendor, Financial & Service Management * Own IT vendor strategy, contracts, and performance management, ensuring SLAs align with business and security needs. * Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives. * Oversee shared and externally provided IT services, including corporate Windows-based environments. Communication, Change & Organizational Impact * Communicate clearly with executives, engineers, and non-technical stakeholders on IT strategy, risks, and changes. * Lead technology change management and organizational readiness efforts. * Provide transparency through reporting on performance, roadmaps, risks, and outcomes. ## Related Videos - [Simplifying edge app delivery: one workflow, thousands of devices](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1608-simplifying-edge-app-delivery-one-workflow-thousands-of-devices) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) - [What the Heck is Edge Computing Anyway?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/593-what-the-heck-is-edge-computing-anyway) ## Related Articles - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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