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# Director of IT

- **Company:** Aeva Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $227,200.0 - $307,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Security, DevOps, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, OrCAD, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Wide Area Networks, Tisax, Information Security Management System, Enterprise Software Applications, Okta, HybridCloud, AI Platforms, Information Technology, Slack, Gsuite, Multiplatform, Lidar, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-of-information-technology-mountain-view-ca-mountain-view-ca--7b3d08d5-6191-426b-aa39-131937bff01d

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive IT and infrastructure leadership, with at least 4 years at the director level or as a functional CISO
 * Deep hands-on expertise in network architecture, cloud infrastructure, and security engineering
 * Proven track record leading distributed, multicultural teams across time zones
 * Direct ISO 27001 or TISAX certification ownership, including audit leadership
 * Strong communication skills, able to translate technical risk for executive and board audiences
 * CISSP or CISM a plus
 * Experience in hardware manufacturing or automotive industry is a plus., Amazon Web Services (AWS), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automotive Industry, Automotive Manufacturing, CISM - Certified Information Security Manager, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cloud Architecture, Communication Skills, DevOps, Enterprise Applications, Hybrid Cloud, ISO (International Organization for Standardization), Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Leadership, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)\Laser Detection and Ranging (LADAR), Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multicultural, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Network Architecture/Engineering, Operations Security (OPSEC), OrCAD, Product Lifecycle Management, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, Security Architecture, Security Policy, Slack, Software Engineering, Software as a Service (SaaS), Team Lead/Manager, Teamcenter, Technical
Leadership, Technical Support, Wide Area Network (WAN)

## Description

Aeva is looking for a Director of IT who leads from the front. This role owns IT, DevOps, and Information Security operations globally, serving as the functional CISO and senior escalation point for infrastructure, compliance, and platform reliability. You will lead a distributed team across the US, Europe, and Asia, and report directly to the CTO.

What You Will Own

 * Global hybrid cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, with security-first architecture at every layer
 * Network engineering including SD-WAN, 10G site buildouts, and zero-trust segmentation across manufacturing, R&D, and office sites
 * ISO27001 and TISAX certification ownership, including ISMS program management and EU regulatory compliance
 * Incident response planning, breach response operations, and security policy governance
 * Enterprise software portfolio: Okta, Google Workspace, Slack Enterprise Grid, Jira, and SaaS lifecycle management
 * PLM and engineering toolchain integrations, including Siemens Teamcenter and OrCAD CIS
 * AI tooling governance, including spend controls and shadow IT visibility across AI platforms
 * People leadership across InfoSec, DevOps, and IT support, with direct accountability for hiring, development, and retention


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