Description
The IT director will oversee the IT team, manage the company’s technology operations, and ensure IT systems are functioning within the limits of time, budget, and company specifications.

1. Leads development and implementation processes for the organization’s IT systems and department

2. Identifies and eliminates security vulnerabilities with strategic solutions that increase data security

3. Analyzes business requirements for IT needs and systems

4. Establishes efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure

5. Identifies the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems and reports them to upper management

6. Oversees project management and development of applications

7. Ensures smooth delivery and operation of IT services by monitoring systems performance

8. Creates processes and standards for selection, implementation, and support of systems

9. Provides guidance, direction, and training to IT team

10. Performs other related duties as assigned

11. Leads contracting and negotiations

12. Provides IT day-to-day support when needed

Requirements
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Minimum six years of experience working in IT operations and leading IT teams
• Strong background in cybersecurity (CISSP preferred, but not required)
• Experience with DevOps, Agile, and managing the SDLC
• Certifications and continuing education preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with network protocols, security, and management
• Experience in regulations and compliance
• Proficient in the latest technology for IT systems and management (VOIP, Mobile, SaaS, Cloud, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Office 365
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with teams across the entire company