About us:

MicroVision is defining the next generation of lidar-based perception solutions for automotive, industrial, and security & defense markets. As the industry moves beyond proof of concept toward value, deployment, and commercialization, MicroVision delivers integrated hardware and software solutions designed for real-world performance, automotive-grade reliability, and economic scalability. With engineering centers in the U.S. and Germany, MicroVision leads the industry in depth and breadth of its portfolio, with both short- and long-range lidar solutions, featuring solid-state sensors with varying wavelengths, advanced sensor architectures, design-to-cost engineering, and open software solutions.

To strengthen our team at our Orlando location, we are looking for an IT Director.

Summary:

MicroVision has an exciting opportunity for an IT Director in a key leadership position. As the IT leader, you will work directly with all teams at MicroVision to enable and support information technology platforms as well as drive the company’s IT strategy in partnership with the executive leadership team. The IT Director will plan, coordinate, direct, and design technology systems-related activities for the business and will provide administrative direction and support for the daily operational activities of the IT department.

Your responsibilities:

Drive MicroVision’s overall IT strategy and leads the continued development of the strategic IT roadmap for the company’s global technology infrastructure and security
Ensure roadmap alignment with company objectives
Ensure maintenance of effective cybersecurity environment, addressing emerging issues, trends, and threat mitigation; support quarterly reporting to the company’s Audit Committee
Work directly with business owners to understand requirements and proactively manage expectations with stakeholders
Manage IT resources and budget to maximize return and overall value
Provide leadership and direct desktop hardware and software support for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux systems
Support site network infrastructure and recommend necessary improvements/upgrades for routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access, NAS, DNS, VPN, VLAN, etc
Communicate updates to the IT roadmap and risk mitigation plan on a regular cadence to leadership
Responsibility and oversight for all IT policies, including keeping policies up-to-date and ensuring compliance with all policies and SOX 404 internal controls
Plan and execute preparations for initial certifications and ongoing audits, including ISO 9001 and 27001, TISAX, and CMMC
Support objections for ITAR compliance
Collaborate with staff leading AI initiatives to ensure proper data security and seamless integrations
Implement plans for remediation when IT policies are out-of-date and/or not being followed
Plan and implement training for new systems and technology for the entire organization
Manage direct reports’ assignments, goals, development, and performance across all locations

Our requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, management information systems, or related field
12 + years’ working experience in IT or related field with progressively increased levels of responsibility
5 + years of people leadership and managing others
Expertise in network security, security architecture, identity management, cybersecurity, and threat mitigation
Self-starter with a bias towards action and learning new technologies
Experience supporting Windows, Mac OS, and Linux
Experience administrating Cisco IOS, Meraki, Palo Alto Networks, Windows Server, WordPress, AWS and Azure
Demonstrated capability to understand and communicate organizational priorities and align to company objectives
Experience with assessing needs, developing, and implementing training for a technically savvy organization
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization
Understanding legal requirements governing data auditing, privacy and security including GDPR, CCPA, Sarbanes Oxley, and other related legislation

You must live within commuting distance of MicroVision’s office in Orlando, FL.

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position. You must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Benefits:

MicroVision is proud to offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

Competitive compensation and equity program
Choice between an HSA Medical plan with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees and generous contributions or a Buy-Up PPO Medical plan
Buy-Up PPO Dental plan 100% employer-paid for employees
Vision coverage 100% employer-paid for employees
401(k) plan with company match to help you save for your future (50% of your contributions up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
Generous time off package including a flexible vacation program as well as incidental personal/sick days and standard holidays
Supplemental pay for Parental Leave
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance and long-term disability

MicroVision is committed to an inclusive workplace. MicroVision is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran or any other basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Please let us know if you need reasonable accommodation in completing the application, attending and/or participating in an interview or in taking any test required for employment.

MicroVision is an E-Verify participant. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employees’ Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Please note that we do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.

Visit our website at www.microvision.com to learn more about our company.

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