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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Technology - **Company:** Integrated Water Services, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Business Systems, Collaborative Software, Cyber Security, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Monitoring of Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), IT Management, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Information Technology, Process Control Systems - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b338363c58d339b1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. * 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in IT leadership or management, ideally within a multi-site company. * Demonstrated success owning cybersecurity, infrastructure, and core business-system initiatives end-to-end. * Proven ability to develop and execute technology strategy while managing IT budgets and vendors. * Strong communication skills, including the ability to advise executives and translate technical topics for non-technical audiences. * Willingness to travel periodically to company and acquired-company sites as needed., * Experience integrating IT during mergers and acquisitions, including consolidating platforms across acquired businesses. * Background in industrial, manufacturing, engineering, construction, utilities, or water/wastewater sectors. * Familiarity with operational technology, industrial control systems, or SCADA environments. * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, PMP, ITIL, or comparable credentials. * Experience scaling IT in a high-growth or private-equity-backed organization. Key Attributes for Success The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who can also execute, balancing long-term vision with hands-on delivery. This person will bring strong business acumen, sound judgment, a security- and risk-minded approach, and the ability to lead through ambiguity and change in a fast-growing, acquisitive environment. We're looking for a service-oriented leader who can build capable teams, strengthen vendor partnerships, and create a technology function that supports employees as valued internal customers. ## Description IWS is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead the strategy, security, and day-to-day performance of technology across the company. This senior leadership role reports directly to the CFO and will be responsible for building and maturing a scalable IT function that supports a growing, geographically dispersed workforce. This is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on technology leader who can set long-term IT strategy, strengthen cybersecurity, modernize core business systems, and lead the integration of technology, data, and infrastructure from newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate brings both technical depth and executive presence, with the ability to partner with leadership while also rolling up their sleeves to solve operational challenges in the field., Technology Strategy & Leadership * Own the enterprise IT strategy and roadmap, aligning technology investments with IWS's growth, operational, and financial objectives. * Serve as the primary technology advisor to the CFO and executive team, translating business goals into practical technology plans and clear, prioritized initiatives. * Develop and manage the IT operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery and a strong return on technology spend. * Establish IT governance, standards, policies, and KPIs, and report regularly on performance, risk, and roadmap progress. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance * Own the company's cybersecurity program, including risk assessment, controls, monitoring, incident response, and employee security awareness. * Protect company, customer, and project data across all locations and business units, ensuring appropriate access controls, backup, and disaster-recovery capabilities. * Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, contractual, and cyber-insurance requirements; coordinate assessments, audits, and remediation. * Partner with operations and engineering to address security considerations for connected control, automation, and monitoring systems (OT/SCADA) associated with treatment equipment. Business Systems & Data (ERP and Applications) * Own the implementation (as applicable) and optimization of core business systems - ERP, project management, CRM, financial, HRIS, and field/service applications. * Drive standardization of processes and data across business units to improve reporting, forecasting, and operational visibility for leadership. * Champion data quality, integration, and analytics so the organization can make faster, better-informed decisions. Infrastructure & End-User Operations * Ensure reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure - networks, cloud services, collaboration tools, telephony, and endpoints - across offices, manufacturing facilities, and remote/field teams. * Deliver responsive end-user support and a positive technology experience for a distributed workforce, including field and traveling personnel. * Maintain business continuity and disaster-recovery plans, and lead their testing and continuous improvement. M&A and Systems Integration * Lead IT due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquisitions, consolidating acquired brands onto common, secure, and well-supported platforms. * Standardize infrastructure, applications, identity, and security across newly acquired companies while minimizing disruption to their operations. * Build repeatable playbooks and a scalable integration model that supports IWS's ongoing acquisition strategy. Team, Vendors & Partners * Build, lead, and develop the internal IT team, and manage relationships with managed-service providers, software vendors, and consultants. * Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure service levels, value, and accountability. * Foster a service-oriented, security-conscious culture that treats internal teams as valued customers. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Your Manager Doesn’t Come with a User Manual (But You Can Totally Write One)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1495-your-manager-doesn-t-come-with-a-user-manual-but-you-can-totally-write-one) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Leverage Cloud Computing Benefits with Serverless Multi-Cloud ML ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/78-leverage-cloud-computing-benefits-with-serverless-multi-cloud-ml) - [Engineering/Manager Pendulum: Generating compound interest on your career](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100348-engineering-manager-pendulum-generating-compound-interest-on-your-career) - [Successful talent development in tech: A joint journey of executives and talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1497-successful-talent-development-in-tech-a-joint-journey-of-executives-and-talents) ## Related Articles - [How should you format your IT resume?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/68-how-should-you-format-your-it-resume) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer)