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IT Director

An IT Director sets and executes the technology strategy for an organization, translating business goals into IT initiatives while managing budgets, vendor contracts, and cybersecurity posture across the enterprise. Sitting above IT managers and typically reporting to a CIO or CEO, they lead teams of technical staff and make decisions on major infrastructure and software investments. This senior leadership role suits experienced technologists who have grown into strategic planning and people management.

How much does an IT Director make?

Too few IT Director postings state pay to publish a median yet: 3 of 3 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for IT Director roles?

3 open IT Director roles from 2 employers.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

IT Director in the job market

Last checked October 27, 2026

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Open IT Director roles (3)

Gilead Sciences

Associate Director- IT Commercial Field Sales Mobile Applications

Gilead Sciences

United States - California - Foster City · $195,670 – $253,220

This is a leadership position managing data and analytics solutions for a pharmaceutical company's commercial sales organization, directing teams across cloud platforms and vendor relationships. The role suits experienced IT leaders with pharma industry knowledge who can balance complex technical infrastructure with strategic business partnership.

Listed on Gilead Sciences’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Director, IT

Life360

Full-time · Remote, USA · $167,000 – $245,000

Life360 is seeking a Director of IT to lead their IT Operations and Engineering teams across identity, endpoints, infrastructure, and collaboration services for a remote-first workforce of 500+ employees. This role suits an experienced technical leader who can scale IT operations with an engineering mindset, embed AI and automation throughout the function, and partner closely with security and leadership to build a modern, strategic IT organization.

Listed on Life360’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Gilead Sciences

Director, IT SAP Product Lifecycle and Quality

Gilead Sciences

Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $226,185 – $292,710

This director-level role leads Gilead's enterprise IT strategy and delivery for product lifecycle management and quality systems, overseeing SAP platforms and regulated manufacturing processes. It suits experienced IT leaders with deep SAP expertise and a track record of managing complex portfolios across life sciences organizations.

Listed on Gilead Sciences’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Likely next role (2)

Where IT Directors commonly go next: Chief Information Officer.

Deputy Chief Information Officer

Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Housing and Urban Development

Alexandria, VA · $151,661 – $228,000

HUD is recruiting a Deputy Chief Information Officer to lead strategic IT modernization and oversee the agency's technology infrastructure, security, and operations across multiple offices. This role suits executive leaders with substantial federal IT experience and a track record of transforming large-scale legacy systems into cloud-based architectures.

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Vice President, Information Technology

Crusoe

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $330,000 – $360,000

Lead Crusoe's enterprise IT organization across service desk, systems engineering, and enterprise technology, owning large-scale ERP transformations and driving AI automation across operations. This role suits experienced IT executives with deep brownfield transformation experience who thrive leading director-level teams through complex modernization initiatives.

Listed on Crusoe’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to IT Director (311)

From Chief Information Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Director of Cybersecurity, Director of Engineering, Engineering Manager, GIS Director, Health Information Director, IT Audit Manager, It Manager, IT Operations Manager, Technical Support Director.

Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK)

U.S. Army Cyber Command

Rock Island, IL · $125,776 – $189,610

This is a supervisory IT role managing a military network infrastructure division within the Department of Defense. It suits experienced IT professionals with a track record of leading teams, managing enterprise systems, and supporting complex command-and-control operations.

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Interdisciplinary

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command

Fort Belvoir, VA · $121,785 – $158,322

This role leads a technical workforce supporting Army Intelligence and Security Command operations globally, managing logistics for intelligence systems and mentoring professional staff. It suits experienced engineers or architects with federal service background who can coordinate complex infrastructure projects and drive program delivery in a defense environment.

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Supervisory IT Specialist

Patent and Trademark Office

Alexandria, VA · $143,913 – $187,903

This role leads the Transition Support Branch within the USPTO's IT organization, overseeing enterprise service desk operations and IT communications while driving process improvements through service management methodologies and emerging technologies. It suits someone with technical leadership experience who can mentor staff, champion automation and AI-enabled solutions, and coordinate reliable IT support for mission-critical systems across a large federal agency.

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Supervisory IT Specialist

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Fort Collins, CO · $126,797 – $182,316

This is a supervisory IT leadership role managing a federal agency's portfolio of technology investments and the teams that oversee them. It suits someone with substantial federal IT management experience who can handle budgeting, compliance, stakeholder relations, and strategic planning across a large organization.

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F-35 ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

Naval Air Systems Command

Fort Worth, TX · $115,711 – $150,426

A federal engineering leadership role overseeing technical teams and solving complex challenges for military aircraft and weapons systems sustainment. This suits experienced engineers ready to step into management and take responsibility for program-level decisions.

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SUPERVISORY INTERDISCIPLINARY (ENGINEERING & ARCHITECT)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Concord, CA · $133,060 – $172,980

This is a supervisory federal engineering position managing resident engineers on defense construction projects, directing field and office engineering work, and handling contract administration. It suits experienced engineers or architects with PE or RA licensure ready to move into management of construction operations for the Department of Defense.

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ENGINEER (GENERAL) SUPERVISOR

U.S. Marine Corps

Albany, GA · $106,437 – $138,370

This federal engineering supervisory position oversees multi-disciplinary teams delivering mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering services for military installation construction and facility maintenance projects. The role demands hands-on technical expertise in complex utility systems alongside personnel management and strategic coordination across installation divisions.

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SUPERVISORY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

United States Fleet Forces Command

Norfolk, VA · $117,753 – $160,933

This federal role leads a Public Key Infrastructure team, overseeing PKI registration, training, and security audits while managing IT infrastructure and supervising staff performance. It suits someone with deep expertise in PKI systems and certificate authority operations who is ready to mentor others and handle complex compliance-driven technical work.

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SUPV Interdisciplinary

Defense Information Systems Agency

Fort Meade, Maryland · $169,279 – $197,200

This is a management position overseeing long-range IT planning and enterprise architecture for a military cyber command, requiring candidates to guide network technology strategy and advise senior leaders on infrastructure modernization. It suits experienced engineers or computer scientists with backgrounds in complex systems design, telecommunications networks, and cloud infrastructure who are ready to step into a federal supervisory role.

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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Indianapolis, IN · $107,428 – $144,481

This federal IT leadership role oversees a team of specialists supporting software development and systems management across the organization. It suits experienced software engineers or system analysts ready to move into team leadership, manage Agile/Scrum practices, and bridge technical work with management communication.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

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