Director of Information Technology (Austin)

Director of IT | Energy Tech Start-up | Onsite Austin, TX

Stanton House are partnering with a fast-growing energy technology organization that is designing and deploying modular power solutions for industrial customers globally. As the business transitions from research and development into active construction and international deployment, its IT environment is expanding rapidly in both scale and complexity.

We are recruiting a Director of IT to build a secure, reliable, and scalable technology foundation to support a highly technical, engineering-driven organization. This role will oversee corporate IT systems, network operations, end-user support, identity and access management, and the broader technology environment across offices, laboratories, and expanding field operations.

Key Responsibilities

IT Leadership and Strategy

• Build and execute an IT roadmap that supports a rapidly scaling energy technology organization
• Establish core IT processes, including governance, compliance, and access management
• Partner with Engineering, Security, and Operations to ensure IT systems meet company-wide needs

Infrastructure Management

End-User Support

Systems Administration

Technology Evaluation and Vendor Management

Qualifications required

Preferred

Why This Role Matters

This organization is entering a phase where enterprise-grade IT infrastructure is critical to safety, reliability, and global scale. The Director of IT will have the opportunity to build the IT function from the ground up, influence foundational technology decisions, and work closely across IT, cybersecurity, engineering, and advanced energy operations.