Director, IT Strategy & Operations

Barrett-Jackson Auction Co, LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of IT Strategy & Operations is a leadership role within our organization. This position will oversee and manage the infrastructure, helpdesk and cybersecurity teams. The Director will play a critical role in shaping the technology strategy, ensuring operational excellence, and driving innovation across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or 6-8 years of experience managing highly technical teams.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in IT leadership roles.
Proven track record in managing infrastructure and cybersecurity functions.
Strong understanding of network architecture, and data center operations.
Excellent strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCISO are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and guide the infrastructure team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization's technology infrastructure.
Oversee network architecture, server management, data centers, cloud services, and disaster recovery planning.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of technology solutions.
Onsite Event infrastructure set up, monitoring and tear down for multiple auction events per year.
Develop and implement a robust cybersecurity strategy to protect the organization's assets, data, and systems.
Manage security operations, threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessments.
Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to enhance security posture.
Work closely with executive leadership to align IT initiatives with overall business goals.
Define and execute a long-term technology roadmap, considering scalability, efficiency, and risk management.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the IT teams.
Mentor and develop team members, ensuring their growth and professional advancement.
Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Manage and develop small team of event based IC's and Seasonal Staff that support multiple auctions per year.
Evaluate and select technology vendors, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
Ensure compliance with service-level agreements (SLAs) and monitor vendor performance.
Develop and manage the IT budget, allocating resources effectively.
Monitor expenses, track cost-saving initiatives, and report to senior leadership.
Assess and mitigate technology-related risks, including cybersecurity threats, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
Implement robust controls and governance processes.