Director, Information Technology and Systems

ICON•Austin, TX

11h•Onsite

About The Position

ICON is looking for a Director of Information Technology and Systems to build and own a unified technology strategy that drives critical business outcomes across a dynamic, multi-unit organization. As the Director of Information Technology & Systems, you will ensure the ICON tech stack drives business innovation, information security, and access to critical business data. You’ll oversee a broad portfolio spanning corporate IT, data engineering, information systems and information security across ICON’s Construction, Technology and Public Sector units. The ideal candidate brings deep corporate IT expertise alongside hands-on fluency in data engineering and infrastructure, and is comfortable operating in both commercial and government-regulated environments. This role is a full-time, on-site position based at ICON’s Austin, TX HQ Campus.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience leading technology or information organizations, with demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
5+ years of experience leading technology teams in regulatorily complex environments.
Proven track record managing corporate IT functions at scale, including enterprise systems, end-user computing, and IT operations.
Proven track record of evaluating new technologies and tools and leading business integration.
Experience overseeing data engineering or infrastructure teams, with working knowledge of data pipelines, cloud platforms, and modern infrastructure practices.
Proficiency with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting or working within a government contracting environment.
Highly analytical mindset with the ability to solve technical problems across data structures, storage systems, cloud infrastructure, and front-end frameworks.
Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to set priorities, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and deliver on schedule.
Experience leading technical integrations and enterprise system implementations.
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical executives and business stakeholders.
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, innovative environment — experience in construction technology, advanced manufacturing, or deep tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Information Technology and Systems teams, setting operating principals and service level agreements.
Develop scalable strategies and roadmaps for AI and core digital infrastructure.
Partner with business stakeholders to ensure ICON's systems are pioneering and continuously solving emerging business problems.
Deliver data-driven insights and technology performance reporting to executive leadership on a regular basis.
Oversee all corporate IT functions, including end-user support, device management, SaaS platforms, identity and access management, and enterprise system integrations.
Lead vendor management, licensing, and technology procurement to maximize value and minimize risk.
Provide strategic and operational oversight of data engineering functions, including data pipelines, warehousing, and analytics infrastructure.
Ensure data infrastructure supports cross-functional business intelligence needs and enables data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Oversee cloud and on-premises infrastructure, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Manage ICON's information security posture, ensuring systems and data are protected against cyber threats.
Ensure compliance with relevant frameworks and standards, including those required for government contracting.
Demonstrate security and compliance credibility to public sector stakeholders, including MilCon and MilTech program partners.