Director of Information Technology

BD&J•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Director of Information Technology provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and architectural direction for the firm’s enterprise technology environment supporting 600+ attorneys and professional staff across multiple offices. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, this role is responsible for jointly establishing and executing the firm’s IT strategy, ensuring secure and compliant systems, delivering exceptional service, and driving innovations aligned with business objectives. The Director of IT serves as a trusted advisor to firm leadership, balancing long-term strategic planning with hands-on oversight of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 architecture, including Intune, Microsoft Purview, and enterprise compliance systems. The role oversees IT operations, cybersecurity posture, governance frameworks, user experience, and a team of 2–5 technical professionals, while fostering a culture of service excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field required
8–12+ years of progressive IT experience.
5+ years in a leadership or management role.
Advanced expertise in: Microsoft Azure enterprise architecture, Microsoft 365 governance and tenant administration, Microsoft Intune configuration and lifecycle management, Microsoft Purview compliance and risk solutions, Identity and access management strategy
Demonstrated leadership in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
Proven commitment to high-level customer service and executive communication.
Experience designing enterprise training and adoption programs.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience supporting 500+ users in a professional services or law firm environment.
Preferred Certifications Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert, CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certification

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a multi-year infrastructure and user support strategic roadmap aligned with firm growth, risk management, and client service objectives.
Co-Lead with the CTO, technology governance, budgeting, and capital planning initiatives with strong emphasis on efficient use of funds. Specifically in the areas of Networking, Computers and end user support, evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that enhance productivity, collaboration, and security.
Establish enterprise architecture standards for cloud, infrastructure, and endpoint management. Ensure IT initiatives align with regulatory requirements, client expectations, and industry best practices.
Provide executive oversight and architectural leadership for the firm’s Microsoft ecosystem
Maintain enterprise cybersecurity strategy aligned with legal industry standards and client audit requirements. Standards such as CISv8, NIST, and CCPA Champion a Zero Trust security model across identity, endpoints, and data.
Establish white-glove service standards across IT operations. Implement service delivery metrics and performance dashboards. Ensure responsive, solution-oriented support for attorneys and professional staff.
Develop and sponsor firm-wide technology training and adoption programs.
Direct and mentor a team of 2–5 IT Analysts/Technicians. Establish performance expectations focused on accountability, responsiveness, and technical excellence.
Develop and manage IT operating and capital budgets.
Oversee vendor contract negotiations and cost optimization. Establish IT policies, standards, and governance documentation.
Monitor KPIs related to system uptime, service performance, security posture, and user satisfaction.
Design and maintain firm-wide network architecture including LAN, WAN, VPN, and SD-WAN systems.