Curtiss-Wright Corporation · 19 hours ago
Director, IT
US-PA-Cheswick (EMD)
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$131K/yr - $174K/yr
10+ years expCurtiss-Wright Corporation is seeking a Director of IT Business Systems to join their team in Cheswick, PA. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Business Systems department, focusing on digital transformation, capability expansion, and cybersecurity initiatives to enhance operational performance and security.
AerospaceCommercialManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Manage activities of the internal and external teams assigned to development projects within the IT project portfolio
Build, lead, and mentor high-performing teams consisting of engineers, architects, cybersecurity specialists, and system administrators
Collaborates with business management in planning of development demand and resources as solution projects are planned for and execute
Establishes standards, strategies, and procedures across the development lifecycle in the areas of systems integration and testing
Define KPIs and performance metrics for availability, security posture, and operational impact
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for business system failures or cybersecurity incidents
Develop and manage the operating and capital budgets
Evaluate, select, and manage the ERP vendor relationship and enterprise contract
Ensures solutions adhere to architectural and quality standards throughout the development lifecycle
Ensures solutions meet or exceed expectations of business requirements and capabilities
Lead initiatives involving Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing, IIoT, advanced analytics, digital twins, and automation modernization
Own the cybersecurity strategy, ensuring alignment with enterprise IT security policies while addressing business-specific risks
Implement and maintain security frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-171, ISO 27001)
Lead risk assessments, vulnerability management, incident response planning, and disaster recovery strategies
Collaborate with IT to design secure network architectures, remote access solutions, and identity management for business system environments
Ensure regulatory, safety, and compliance requirements are met across systems
Guide the Digital Transformation roadmap and suggest improvements to current infrastructure and machine tools
Qualification
Required
Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearances and approvals
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
10+ years of progressive experience in Operational Technology (OT), Engineering IT, or industrial systems, including leadership roles
Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation initiatives in industrial or operational environments
Experience leading Senior Managers and working on highly confidential material
Strong understanding of industrial control systems (ICS) and architectures
Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity principles and frameworks
Proven ability to bridge technical and business leadership
Ability to travel, approx. 5%
Benefits
Paid Time Off
401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Referral Program
Competitive Pay
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Inclusive & Supportive Culture
Company
Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a diversified, multinational provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services.
Founded in 1929Davidson, North Carolina, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2012-04-02Acquired
1929-08-22IPO
Leadership Team
Lynn Bamford
Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Tynan
VP Finance/CFO
Recent News
2025-11-21
2025-11-11
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