Inertia · 3 months ago
IT Director
Livermore
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expInertia is a pioneering company focused on commercializing fusion energy, utilizing innovative technology developed at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. The IT Director will oversee the company's network technology environment, including infrastructure, cloud systems, data security, and IT support, while also developing a comprehensive IT roadmap and leading strategic initiatives.
Clean EnergyEnergy ManagementPower GridRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive IT roadmap aligned with company growth, regulatory compliance, and innovation objectives
Partner across all teams to ensure IT initiatives directly enable scientific progress and business continuity
Oversee IT budgeting, planning, vendor management, and contract negotiations
Ability to start hands on in an IC role, and eventually flex to building and mentoring a high-performing IT organization with a focus on excellence, security, and innovation
Architect, deploy, and maintain the company’s IT infrastructure (hardware, software, and network systems)
Manage cloud platforms and ensure secure data management practices
Oversee IT support operations for employees — onboarding/offboarding, troubleshooting, device management
Operationalize IT infrastructure for the buildout of our Livermore HQ
Own the company’s cybersecurity strategy and incident response protocols
Implement best-in-class practices for access control, encryption, and threat detection
Ensure the company designs through the lens of compliance with relevant standards (e.g. DOE cybersecurity frameworks, EAR Export Controls, CUI, etc.)
Partner with legal and compliance teams on audits, vendor security assessments, and data protection measures
Enable secure and frictionless collaboration across scientific, engineering, and business teams
Champion automation and digital enablement to reduce bottlenecks and accelerate innovation
Drive IT integration for laboratory systems, high-performance computing (HPC), and experimental data capture tools
Manage IT documentation, knowledge bases, and system audits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3–5 years in a leadership role (preferably in high-tech, energy, or R&D-driven organizations)
Proven success designing and scaling secure IT infrastructure in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment
Strong understanding of networking, cloud computing, cybersecurity and compliance frameworks
Experience managing hybrid environments (on-premises and cloud), ERP systems, and data center operations
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Passion for sustainability, innovation, and the scientific pursuit of clean energy
Preferred
Preferred experience specifically in operationalizing compliance frameworks for Export Controlled and Controlled Unclassified Information
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision plans
Company-paid holidays
Matching 401k
And more!
Company
Inertia
Inertia is a fusion-energy company that builds and generates commercialized fusion powers.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase