SeniorDirector,IT

At Nautilus, we have a big and important mission: improve the health of millions by unleashing the potential of the proteome to accelerate drug development and enable a new world of precision and personalized medicine. We are developing a single-molecule protein analysis platform of unprecedented sensitivity, scale, and ease of use that we believe will democratize access to the proteome – one of the most dynamic and valuable sources of biological insight. To accomplish this, we are pursuing hard scientific problems with an entrepreneurial mindset and creating a world-class team of builders, innovators, and dreamers across a wide range of disciplines. As the Senior Director of IT, you will drive the technological vision of our company, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, and innovative. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can plan strategically, work tactically, and be hands-on in implementation. This position will report to the Senior Director of Software Engineering and IT, and will be located in San Carlos, CA. Responsibilities - Develop and implement IT strategies that align with organizational goals. - Combine strategic leadership with practical, day-to-day technical engagement to drive reliable operations across infrastructure, hardware, networking, systems management, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance. - Ensure data security, compliance, incidence response and disaster recovery protocols are in place. - Oversee and own IT budgets, vendor relationships, and procurement processes to ensure cost-effective and value-driven technology investments. - Provide regular updates to senior leadership on IT budget performance, risk posture, cybersecurity initiatives, and strategic priorities. - Identify and implement emerging technologies to improve business processes. - Implement AI strategy for increased organizational efficiency, decision-making, and operational outcomes. - Collaborate with softwa