The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset.

Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.

Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate.

Trust is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About The Role

The Head of IT is responsible for defining and executing The Nuclear Company's technology strategy and ensuring the secure, reliable, and scalable operation of all corporate technology services. This role provides leadership across infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and end-user technology while partnering with business leaders to enable growth, improve operational efficiency, and support the company's long-term objectives . The Head of IT serves as the senior technology leader for the organization, balancing strategic planning, operational excellence, and technology innovation.

Responsibilities

IT Strategy & Governance Develop and execute the company's IT strategy and roadmap. Establish technology standards, policies, and governance frameworks. Align technology investments with business priorities and growth objectives.

Infrastructure & Operations Lead the management of cloud platforms, networks, servers, endpoints, and collaboration technologies. Ensure the availability, performance, security, and scalability of enterprise technology services. Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and operational support functions.

Enterprise Systems Oversee corporate applications and business systems. Drive system integration, automation, and process improvements. Partner with business leaders to identify and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Evaluate and drive the adoption of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation across the enterprise to improve operational efficiency, enhance decision-making, and reduce manual workloads — identifying high-value use cases in areas such as IT operations, cybersecurity, and business process automation n Cybersecurity & Risk Management Maintain enterprise cybersecurity programs, controls, and monitoring capabilities. Lead risk management, incident response, and security operations.

Requirements

Vendor & Financial Management Manage IT budgets, contracts, and technology vendors. Evaluate and implement technology solutions that balance cost, performance, and business value. Experience 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in information technology, including responsibility for enterprise infrastructure, business systems, cybersecurity, and IT operations.