Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Director of IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity at our Lynnwood, WA location. 

About Crane:

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components to the aerospace and defense markets. You’ll find Crane Aerospace & Electronics in some of the toughest environments: from engines to landing gear; from satellites to medical implants and from missiles to unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Located in the epicenter of United States aviation manufacturing, our Crane Aerospace & Electronics Lynnwood, Wash., facility delivers industry-leading aerospace & defense power and fluid solutions. Our products are rugged enough to fly 5 billion miles from Earth on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft and innovative enough to be featured on Eviation’s Alice all-electric aircraft. You’ll join a group of aerospace professionals committed to engineering excellence and work in a community tucked between the idyllic Puget Sound and Cascade Mountains. Start the next chapter of your career with Crane Aerospace & Electronics!  

Job Summary:

The Director IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity is accountable and responsible for establishing and directing the strategic planning, implementation, and operation of Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity programs. The Director also oversees the selection of network, hardware and Cloud infrastructure that will support current operations and accomplish long-term business objectives; ensures regulatory compliance, tracks technology trends and identifies new opportunities to enhance efficiency and gain a competitive advantage.  The IT Director also works in collaboration with our Global Information Security organization to define, install and manage cybersecurity tools and technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for IT network and infrastructure needs including infrastructure for Enterprise Resource Planning, Engineering Applications, Business Intelligence, Customer Relationship Management and all IT operational components
• Plan, direct and manage the IT Infrastructure department personnel, ensuring the development and implementation of cost-effective and efficient systems to meet current and future business requirements.  Actively support VP of IT in the development of the business’ strategic plan
• Ensure compliance with SOX, DFARS and other regulations with NIST-800.171 or similar frameworks
• Support formalization of IT policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent information processing, safeguard company information resources, and meet industry compliance standards
• Direct the continuous improvement of the IT Infrastructure staff, equipment, and procedures to maintain pace with technological progress, economic change and business needs
• Partner and maintain effective communications with internal and external business operations to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner
• Maximize internal and external IT resources. Identify when external resources are necessary and manage their ongoing performance
• Maintain knowledge of developments in the area of Information Technology and incorporate these developments into future corporate systems
• Ensures Intellectual Capital reviews are conducted in a timely manner and reviewed with manager on quarterly basis. Develop and execute personal development plans for all team members
• Any other task assigned by your supervisor or management

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years of senior IT Infrastructure leadership with a global manufacturing company in a role that required interaction with an executive team; 5+ years on-premise and commercial/government Cloud Infrastructure and networking management; Experience managing in a regulated industry requiring compliance with DFARS, GDPR and similar regulations implementing systems based on NIST 800-171 frameworks; Experience in leading cross functional teams.
  • 5+ years hands on experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
    • Networking and Security
    • Datacenter and Compute
    • Infrastructure Engineering including Windows and Linux Operating Systems
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of European data protection and/or safe harbor regulations
• Skills/Abilities: Strong people and project management and organizational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent analytical, creative problem-solving, and debugging skills; Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse, global information technology environment adhering to United States Sarbanes Oxley rules and regulations; Proven track record of overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software solutions through a structured lifecycle and the review of such material with senior management to gain their understanding and support of proposed changes; Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a highly energized and results oriented business environment; Ability to consistently achieve results in a self-motivated and directed manner; Ability to create strong relationships with a core set of technology vendors and to leverage vendor relationships to deliver against the systems plan; Strong customer service orientation.
• Education/Certification: BS with a concentration in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or other closely related discipline
• Eligibility Requirement: This position may require access to Controlled Data or Information. Where the position requires such access only US Persons will be considered. As a US Department of Defense contractor, we are bound by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with lean manufacturing techniques
• PMP certification

Working Conditions:

• Standard office environment
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail
• Office working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment
• On site manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to: eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps and any other required PPE
• Office workers may be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes
• Requires regular travel (up to 50) to meet visit Crane Aerospace & Electronics’ business sites and attend conferences
• Standing: 10 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Sitting: 90 *percentage is approximate and may vary depending on work task
• Lifting (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Pushing (in pounds): up to 10 pounds
• Mental/Visual: use of computer and basic office equipment
• Workspace: office/desk

Top Benefits:

Salary range: $199,400 to 248,400. Several factors contribute to actual salary, including experience in a similar role or performing comparable job responsibilities, skills, training, and other qualifications. Some roles may be eligible for participation in performance-based bonus programs. 

As a team member at Crane Aerospace and Electronics, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
• Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
• Education Reimbursement: eligible after 90 days of employment
• Flexible work schedule: This position is eligible for our Crane Flex Hybrid schedule which allows for the option of up to 2 days/week of work-from-home. Some conditions apply which will be discussed during the interview process. Full policy to be provided after hire.
  

You can see a list of our benefits at https://www.craneae.com/company/careers or visit our website at www.CraneAE.com for more information on our company and great opportunities.

We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes.  We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value.

In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check.  FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.

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