Technical Director; TD

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When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

• Employee Ownership:
  Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• Inclusive Culture: A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
• Mission-Driven Work:
  Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Technical Director. As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Technical Director (TD).

The Technical Director (TD) is responsible for applying enterprise-wide disciplines for the planning, analysis, design, and construction of information systems across major sectors of the enterprise. This role requires expertise in engineering design, Bill of Materials (BOM), and DoD-compliant architectures, including Zero Trust (ZT). The ideal candidate will lead technical design efforts, maintain engineering documentation, and ensure compliance with DoD standards.

• Develop and maintain a network design functional database to support enterprise architecture.
• Create and manage Playbooks for engineering diagrams, design specifications, BOMs, and architecture standards.
• Conduct audits of in-flight Contracting Officer (CO) projects to ensure compliance with technical and security requirements.
• Apply enterprise-wide disciplines for planning, analysis, and design of information systems.
• Ensure adherence to DoD-compliant architectures and Zero Trust principles.

• Education:
  
  BA/BS degree in a related field.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of experience in IT architecture and engineering design.
• Certifications:
  
  Cloud Architect certifications required;
  CompTIA Security+ required.
• Clearance:
  Active Top Secret Clearance is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, BOM development, and DoD compliance standards.
• Excellent technical documentation and auditing skills.
• Active Top Secret clearance

• Experience with Zero Trust architecture implementation.
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to manage technical design and audits in a remote environment.

As An AIS People Manager, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Coaching:
  
  Helping employees navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and grow the skills that support success at AIS.
• Career Development:
  Supporting employees in exploring growth opportunities at AIS and aligning development plans to reach their goals.
• Performance Management:
  Creating clarity through clear expectations, regular feedback, and proactive support when performance concerns arise.
• Accountability and Results:
  Holding employees accountable for meeting expectations, delivering results, and adhering to company policies and values.
• Promotions and Compensation:
  Partnering with HR to evaluate and recommend promotions, salary adjustments, and rewards that reflect performance and potential.
• Timecard Approval:
  Ensuring accurate and timely approval of timecards.

At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each…