Interim Assistant IT Director

Air InfoSec•Columbia, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interim Assistant IT Director supports IT Division leadership and operations for the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. Serving as second-in-command of the IT Division, this role oversees infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers. The position works closely with the IT Operations Manager, who reports to this role and manages daily operations. The role operates in a regulated financial environment and requires sound judgment, discretion when handling sensitive information, and effective communication with staff, vendors, statewide shared-services providers, and agency leadership. The position is fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, Monday through Friday, for 38 hours per week. Occasional after-hours and intermittent weekend work, including participation in an on-call rotation, is required to address incidents, support maintenance, and meet critical deadlines.

Requirements

6 years of progressive IT experience managing complex information technology functions.
3 years of full-time supervisory experience in an IT environment.
Experience managing IT services delivered through managed service providers or outsourced vendors, including SLA and performance management.
Leadership experience in cybersecurity operations, including incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment.
Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Intune.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and support a team-oriented environment.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
Ability to prioritize competing work and meet deadlines.
Must currently reside in South Carolina.
Must be able to report fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, throughout the engagement.
Must be available for occasional after-hours and intermittent weekend work, including participation in an on-call rotation.
Must be able to meet the stated physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to complete required pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience in state-government IT.
Experience in financial services IT or other regulated environments.
Experience with audit, compliance, and risk management.
Experience working within state-government shared-services models.
Project management experience.
Experience with enterprise systems and integrations, including SAP integration oversight.
Experience with financial institution interfaces and secure file transfer.
Experience with IT procurement, contract management, and budget management or monitoring.
One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or PMP.

Responsibilities

Oversee infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers.
Supervise, develop, and direct IT staff, and coordinate IT operations with the IT Operations Manager.
Hold managed service providers and outsourced vendors accountable for service performance, SLAs, and delivery commitments.
Serve as the primary operations liaison to statewide shared-services providers.
Participate in the agency’s Information Security Team and support incident response activities.
Lead or coordinate vulnerability-management activities, and participate in risk assessments and remediation.
Support access control reviews, audits, policy compliance, and annual audit and reporting requirements.
Oversee integrations with the State’s SAP environment, financial institutions, and third-party systems.
Track contract renewals, assist with procurement and budget monitoring, and contribute to long-range technology planning.
Communicate operational priorities, risks, and service issues to stakeholders.