IT Director

Santo Domingo Tribe • Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM

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About The Position

The Information Technology (I.T.) Director is responsible for administering the overall daily operations of the I.T. department and has complete control and responsibility for design, development, testing, installation, security, and maintenance of all I.T. operations. Incumbent determines information services requirements of Santo Domingo Pueblo, establishing priorities for systems development and data processing requirements, evaluating hardware and software needs and acts appropriately to protect system from viruses and cyber-attacks. Develops and manages budgets, works with departments to provide staffing and equipment necessary to implement required computer operating systems and information services.

Requirements

• Strategic planning and leadership of enterprise level information technology operations
• Hands-on technical skills in network infrastructure, including fiber installations, trenching, cabling, and hardware deployment
• Project management skills for overseeing system implementations, upgrades, and infrastructure expansion.
• Staff supervision, coaching, performance management.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and network issues under pressure
• Ability to safeguard sensitive data and systems against cyber threats, unauthorized access, and data loss.
• Ability to work independently and make timely decisions
• Knowledge of fiber optic networks, trenching standards, cabling practices, and physical infrastructure requirements.
• Knowledge of hardware and software procurement processes.
• Must have excellent oral and written skills.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in Word, Excel, Power point, Adobe, Outlook, Etc.
• Must have previous supervisory skills and experience.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Bachelor's Degree in a computer science field preferred, AND 4 years of experience in an IT environment of which 2 years must have been in a supervisory or managerial position; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extended working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must be insurable through Santo Domingo Pueblo's Liability insurance plan.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass the background checks that include FBI, State, Motor Vehicle, Tribal, and a drug/alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Administering the overall daily operations of the I.T. department
• Complete control and responsibility for design, development, testing, installation, security, and maintenance of all I.T. operations
• Determines information services requirements of Santo Domingo Pueblo
• Establishing priorities for systems development and data processing requirements
• Evaluating hardware and software needs
• Acts appropriately to protect system from viruses and cyber-attacks
• Develops and manages budgets
• Works with departments to provide staffing and equipment necessary to implement required computer operating systems and information services

Benefits

• We offer a generous leave policy that includes vacation, holidays, and administrative days that equal up to 54 days off in a year.
• Affordable medical plans, health, dental, and vision.
• Competitive 401k retirement plan, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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