Director of Information Technology (IT)

Responsible for leading the overall IT strategy and execution at El Dorado National-California (ENC), the Director of Information Technology oversees all aspects of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise business applications in support of a clean-energy vehicle manufacturing environment. This position ensures that all systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with the operational requirements of Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Finance.

The role combines long-term strategic planning with active involvement in implementation, system management, and problem-solving. It requires expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and enterprise application oversight to support high-volume production, safeguard intellectual property, and maintain data visibility across the full product lifecycle.

This position generally follows a Monday through Friday schedule; however, some weekend or off-hours support may be required during system go-lives, maintenance windows, or unplanned outages.

• Lead IT infrastructure strategy including networks, cloud, servers, endpoint management, and backups.
  
• Manage and enhance cybersecurity posture including firewalls, endpoint protection, identity access management, and secure customer/vendor/data integrations.
  
• Oversee technology assets, system architecture, and business continuity preparedness.
  
• Lead implementation, governance, and lifecycle of all business applications across operations, engineering, sales, HR, and finance.
  
• Ensure enterprise-wide data integrity, change control, and user access compliance.
  
• Drive alignment between functional business processes and digital systems.
  
• Build and lead a high-impact IT team, managing both internal talent and external partners.
  
• Serve as key partner to executive leadership on IT strategy, budgeting, risk mitigation, and vendor selection.
  
• Support and guide system adoption, training, and user support for all departments.
  

• Proven experience leading enterprise-level IT strategy across infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business systems.
  
• Strong understanding of security architecture, cloud platforms, and system integration.
  
• Demonstrated success enabling digital transformation in a manufacturing environment.
  
• Ability to align technology to business needs and lead cross-functional initiatives.
  
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001) and compliance standards.
  

• Bachelor�s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field required. Master�s degree preferred.
  
• Minimum 10 years of progressive IT leadership, including at least 5 years in a manufacturing or industrial technology environment.
  
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, ITIL, PMP, and/or platform-specific credentials in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, or enterprise systems.
  

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.