Senior Director, IT

Overview

Trellis Ware launched in 2000 with an innovative culture striving to push technological boundaries in the area of wireless communications. We are now a worldwide leader in highly advanced algorithms, waveforms, and communications systems that range from small form factor radio products to fully integrated solutions.

At Trellis Ware, we connect passion with purpose and together we make an impact—on our careers, our company, and the world. If you love to innovate and collaborate amid chaos and change, you belong re the opportunity to serve is not a challenge but a gift. Where you’re never going alone. Because there’s too much at stake to go solo.

Our people are our primary asset, and we believe that strong, cohesive teams are the key to leveraging brilliant individual contributions to even greater achievements. The Information Technology Team is seeking an onsite Senior Director, IT. This person is responsible for shaping and executing a technology strategy that enables the company to achieve its business objectives, including compliance with defense industry requirements such as CMMC 2.0 and NIST.

This role balances strategic vision with operational discipline, ensuring that infrastructure, applications, and security are reliable, scalable, and cost-effective. As a trusted partner to senior leadership and a developer of high-performing teams, this leader drives innovation, fosters collaboration, and positions Information Systems as a core enabler of organizational success.

Trellis Ware Directors are responsible for building strong, cohesive teams by hiring top-tier talent, developing key skills within their teams, and fostering a culture of ownership and accountability within a positive, supportive, and flexible environment. They inspire execution amongst their teams and role model Trellis Ware's core values of delivering excellence, empowering people, and pushing boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive Information Systems strategy aligned with company business goals.

• Assess current infrastructure, applications, and operations to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities.

• Champion initiatives that deliver measurable ROI, long-term value, and scalable growth.

• Distill complex Information Systems topics into clear, relevant updates for senior leadership.

• Translate technical language into business terms to drive informed decision-making.

• Build strong partnerships with internal leaders and external vendors to ensure alignment and value delivery.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Information Systems team, providing resources and skills to meet evolving organizational needs.

• Cultivate a high-performance culture of collaboration, professional growth, and accountability.

• Implement ongoing training and professional development programs to stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

• Ensure seamless operation of Information Systems functions including infrastructure, application development, security, and support.

• Oversee the design, development, and enhancement of enterprise systems, delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Establish and monitor KPIs to balance delivery velocity with process rigor.

• Stay current with industry trends and technological advancements to inform strategy and execution.

• Lead the strategic expansion and alignment of IT infrastructure to support the company's international growth.

• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging new ideas and solutions.

• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

• Exemplify the Trellis Ware Leader Job Profile.

• Perform additional duties as requested or assigned.

Education and work experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field of study required.

• years of experience in an IT role preferred, 10 years of progressive leadership experience preferred. Defense industry experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Experience in analysis, implementation, and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.

• Ability to work with all levels of customer, partner, and channel…