Director of IT

BlueTeam • Boca Raton, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the development, maintenance, architecture, infrastructure, and security of technology applications supporting the company’s growth and expansion. The role has administrative and budget responsibilities for a small team of technology professionals and outside vendors, provides hands-on project leadership, and develops colleagues through coaching and mentoring. The position reports to the President and is based in Boca Raton, Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a similar field.
• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive experience managing an Information Technology department in a dynamic, medium-sized company.
• Experience with both iOS and Android operating systems.
• Experience with cloud computing architecture, protocols, and practices.
• Proven success in vendor selection and management for a wide range of technology solutions, including drafting SOWs and RFPs, vendor evaluation, budgeting, and monitoring progress through implementation.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Diligence in organization and a clear understanding of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and achieve results.
• Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and effectively present information in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess current processes and define best practices based on business needs and strategic initiatives, translating strategy into business objectives with clear accountability.
• Prepare the technology organization for scalable growth across architecture, development, infrastructure, people, and processes, and define SLAs and SOPs.
• Assess current state, identify improvement opportunities, and lead process improvement projects.
• Direct development and execution of an information security plan that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company data.
• Direct development and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Help formulate and administer IT policies, and direct and coordinate divisional department activities to develop and implement long-range goals and objectives supporting business and profitability growth.
• Develop operational strategies, long-range plans, annual operating plans, and annual budgets.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and evaluate their value to the organization.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, direction, and authorization to technology users within the company.
• Direct the setup, troubleshooting, and repair of computers in a networked environment.
• Maintain physical inventory of computer equipment and supplies.
• Promote integration and control of the organization’s technology and dissemination of technological information throughout the organization.
• Schedule or coordinate deployment of upgrades or enhancements to minimize downtime or loss of productivity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director