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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Technology - **Company:** CFS, Inc. - **Location:** Bakersfield, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $250,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Analytics Applications, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, IT Management, Information Technology Operations, Enterprise Software Applications, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Cloud Migration - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=72d3094c1474af46 ## About the Role * Strategic thinker with strong business acumen. * Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills. * Proven ability to drive organizational change and technology adoption. * Strong financial planning and technology investment management experience. * Hands-on understanding of modern infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital transformation best practices., * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred). * 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management or director-level role. * Experience in manufacturing, industrial, energy, or other highly regulated environments. * Proven success leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, including ERP, cloud, and analytics platforms. * Experience with cloud migration and hybrid infrastructure environments. * Knowledge of cybersecurity and operational technology frameworks, including NIST, CISA, and ISA/IEC standards. If you're a visionary technology leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and operational excellence, we'd like to hear from you. ## Description This executive leadership role is ideal for a forward-thinking technology professional who can align IT investments with business objectives while ensuring operational reliability, security, and long-term scalability. The Director of Technology will partner closely with executive leadership to develop and execute a technology roadmap that strengthens performance, resilience, and innovation across the organization., * Executive-level opportunity with significant organizational influence. * Lead enterprise technology strategy and modernization efforts. * Drive cybersecurity, digital transformation, and operational resilience initiatives. * Collaborate directly with executive leadership on strategic business decisions. * Make a lasting impact on the future direction of technology across the organization., * Develop and execute enterprise technology and cybersecurity strategies aligned with business goals. * Advise executive leadership on technology trends, cyber risk, business continuity, and operational resilience. * Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud platforms, enterprise applications, networks, and cybersecurity programs. * Drive digital transformation initiatives, including ERP modernization, cloud adoption, data analytics, and emerging technologies. * Oversee business continuity and disaster recovery planning to ensure operational readiness and secure recovery capabilities. * Establish and maintain IT governance, risk management, compliance, and service management practices. * Partner with business and operations leaders to improve efficiency, automate processes, and support strategic objectives. * Manage technology budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, and technology investments. * Lead the secure integration of enterprise IT, operational technology (OT), and industrial IoT environments. * Develop performance metrics and KPIs that measure service quality, reliability, security maturity, and business impact. 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