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Director of IT

CSS Tec
Menlo Park, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Job Title: Director of IT

Job Overview:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Director of IT to join our client to help drive a secure, scalable, and forward looking technology environment that supports organizational growth. This role will provide both strategic direction and hands on leadership across IT operations, cloud infrastructure, and security initiatives. The Director of IT will partner closely with engineering and business stakeholders to deliver reliable systems and compliant processes. This is a direct hire position based in Menlo Park, CA and Union City, CA with a hybrid work arrangement.

Compensation:

$214,369 – $267,962 per year base salary

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Key Responsibilities of the Director of IT:

  • Guide and execute an enterprise IT strategy that aligns technology capabilities with business growth, scalability, and operational priorities
  • Oversee day to day IT and DevOps operations, including leadership of a seven person team, performance development, and cross functional collaboration
  • Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure with a focus on reliability, security, cost efficiency, and infrastructure as a service enablement
  • Ensure strong cybersecurity posture and regulatory compliance through security audits, risk assessments, disaster recovery planning, and vendor management

Qualifications and Skills for the Director of IT:

  • Extensive experience in IT infrastructure, networking, cloud platforms, and security with at least eight years of progressive responsibility
  • Proven leadership background with a minimum of three years managing teams and driving technical decision making in complex environments
  • Hands on expertise with AWS services and a strong understanding of security frameworks including SOC 2 Type 2 and HIPAA
  • Engineering first mindset with the ability to remain technically engaged while providing strategic oversight and mentorship

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on how technology supports critical business operations and future growth. You will work closely with engineering and business leaders while remaining actively involved in technical initiatives. The position provides meaningful exposure to cloud, security, and compliance efforts in a collaborative hybrid environment.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Salary : $214,369 - $267,962

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