IT Director Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

An IT Director, also known as an Information Technology Director, plays a critical role in the technology industry by overseeing and managing all the IT functions within an organization. They are responsible for the overall strategy, execution, and the delivery of IT services that align with the company's objectives. Key responsibilities may include developing and implementing IT policies and systems, supervising IT staff, managing budgets, and ensuring the security of an organization's network. They also play a significant role in decision-making processes related to technology investments and innovations.

Prior to becoming an IT Director, a professional may hold various roles such as IT Manager, Systems Administrator, or Network Engineer. Essential skills for this position include strong leadership and strategic planning abilities, excellent communication skills, and profound knowledge of current technology trends and IT infrastructure. An IT Director should be highly analytical and capable of managing complex projects. Important certifications may include PMP (Project Management Professional), ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) certifications, and CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional). A degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with significant experience in IT management, is typically required.

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Director of IT

  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA (14 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 2 days ago

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of IT to oversee and manage our Dev Ops and IT strategy....

Technology Architect - L1

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading technology services and consulting company focused on building innovative solutions that address clients' most complex digital...

Head of IT Employee Experience & Information Systems

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

Head of IT - Employee Experience & Information Systems Sunnyvale CA or Toronto Canada Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip, 56 times larger than GPUs. Our novel wafer-scale...

Technology Director

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 3 days ago

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead to guide and mentor our web development team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful delivery of large-scale...

Technology Architect

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 3 days ago

Technology Architect Salary $181,746.24 - $220,920.96 Annually Location San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA Job Type Full-Time Job Number 25-G7K-A Department Sheriff Services Division Information...

Principal, Technology Consultant

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

programming, code review, continuous integration, trunk-based development, feature toggling, test automation, infrastructure as a code, etc + Has practical experience of workshop execution on the director...

Director, Chief Information Security Officer

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Director, Information Security to join our Information Security team. You will be responsible for leading security operation activities, event investigations, and improving our security program....

Director, Technology Enablement

  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (3 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Job Summary: The Director, Technology Enablement will be part of a growing, dynamic, highly focused Technology Enablement team responsible for developing new, and expanding existing opportunities in...

Director, Technology Operations - Payments Credit Risk, Marketplace

  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Hayward, CA (23 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 5 days ago

This role will be a key member of the Marketplace Payments and Financial Services team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead innovative Credit Risk solutions to enable growth of...

Senior Director, IT Business Partner (G&A)

  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Revolution Medicines is a clinical-stage precision oncology company focused on developing novel targeted therapies to inhibit frontier targets in RAS-addicted cancers. The company's R&D pipeline...

Cellular Technology Manager

  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Cupertino, CA (8 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 6 days ago

Job Summary Summary Posted: Apr 14, 2025 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200599535 Are you a bold innovator who thrives on solving complex challenges? Do you enjoy pushing the boundaries of widely...

Projects-Integration Engineer IT Analyst

  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (4 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 7 days ago

Projects-Integration Engineer IT Analyst Sunnyvale, California, United States Projects-Integration Engineer IT Analyst About the job Projects-Integration Engineer IT Analyst Job Purpose: The...

IT Consultant Principal Risk Portfolio Management (BISO)

  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Pleasanton, CA (21 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Provides insight and influence to executive management and business leaders on how to integrate requirements with current systems and business processes across the enterprise....

IT Director, Cybersecurity

  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (17 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago

The Director of Cybersecurity will serve as a strategic partner to the Vice President of IT, taking the lead on high-impact initiatives that align cybersecurity and business continuity with enterprise...

Research Technology Consultant Stanford University

  • Stanford, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Stanford, CA (12 miles from Santa Clara, CA)
  • 10 days ago

This position is based on Stanford's main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested...

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Salary for IT Director Jobs in Santa Clara, CA

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Highest Education Level

IT Directors in Santa Clara, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
43.3%
Master's Degree
35.9%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.1%
High School or GED
3.4%
Doctorate Degree
3.4%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by IT Directors in Santa Clara, CA
6-8 years
40.0%
4-6 years
23.9%
10+ years
13.3%
2-4 years
11.2%
8-10 years
10.6%
1-2 years
1.1%