IT Director

Company: Randstad USA
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

job summary:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is an executive level professional position on the management team. The Information Technology (IT) Director is a highly innovative position that requires managing and protecting technology, supervising technical staff, creating and maintaining documentation, and budgeting for technology needs. The IT Director supports the mission and maintains operational continuity. The person in this position works closely with Information and Technology Department and is expected to be available to respond to all technical issues and external threats and coordinate appropriate responses for the Business office. This role will often require technical support hours outside the traditional business schedule in order to monitor and assure the functionality and security of computer and network systems. The IT Director must be able to work under pressure, maintain flexible hours and complete tasks in a timely and organized manner. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds as moving equipment and computers may be required. Some out-of-town travel is required for participation in training, user groups and certifications.

DUTIES:

- Responsible for managing, acquiring, and protecting the critical infrastructure technology.

- Responsible for network and business continuity related to technology.

- Provide innovative, secure, and appropriate cybersecurity measures for the office; ensure staff participate in cybersecurity awareness training programs.

- Serve as primary liaison with state, federal, and local government technical partners; represent the office with technology forums, associations, and vendors.

- Develop technical standards, documentation, security policies, and best practices for staff. Our mission is to provide outstanding client services and accessible interactions with integrity, transparency, and accuracy.

- Assure compliance with required technology audits and contracts.

- Develop strategies and policies for technology use and deployment for all staff.

- Supervise technical staff; develop staff skills and abilities.

- Supervise the planning, staging, and deployment of all computer and network systems and technologies necessary; ensure that systems stay functional across all sites and locations.

- Test, approve, and maintain hardware and software acquisitions and versions.

- Attend industry conferences and symposiums to keep abreast of new trends, statutes, and concepts in the cusomter field and computer fields.

- Assure timely patching of computer systems and networks.

- Provide appropriate access and support staff needs for data extraction and reporting from a variety of software systems.

- Develop budgeting priorities and promote fiscally responsible use of public dollars.

- Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Proficiency in Microsoft server-based technologies, including system performance monitoring, user account management, backup/retrieval of data and SQL Server administration experience.

- Experience managing PC based user group and network administration.

- Familiar with enterprise-level relational databases and table structures.

- Experience in creating and managing an enterprise-level budget for technology infrastructure.

- Proficiency, experience and knowledge in cybersecurity protection and reaction measures.

- Personnel supervisory experience and efficient communication skills.

- Knowledge of web-based Content Management Systems (CMS).

- Must possess a valid Driver's License and favorable driving record by hire date.

Our mission is to provide outstanding services with integrity, transparency, and accuracy.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Project management.

- Asset management, preferably software based.

- Experience with cloud-based technology solutions and applications.

- Proven experience in forecasting and long-range planning.

TRAINING, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field and five years' experience in a supervisory capacity, with at least two of those in a Director-level position. Directorlevel, or equivalent, means responsible for staffing, budgeting and policy making decisions for an agency.

- Related professional experience may be substituted for education year-for-year.

- MCSE certification preferred.

- Due to the security thresholds for the IT Director position and the location of secure servers, successful applicants will be required to pass a level 4 Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check prior to hire.


location: Tallahassee, Florida
job type: Permanent
salary: $75,000 - 90,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors

responsibilities:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This is an executive level professional position on the management team. The Information Technology (IT) Director is a highly innovative position that requires managing and protecting technology, supervising technical staff, creating and maintaining documentation, and budgeting for technology needs. The IT Director supports the mission and maintains operational continuity. The person in this position works closely with Information and Technology Department and is expected to be available to respond to all technical issues and external threats and coordinate appropriate responses for the Business office. This role will often require technical support hours outside the traditional business schedule in order to monitor and assure the functionality and security of computer and network systems. The IT Director must be able to work under pressure, maintain flexible hours and complete tasks in a timely and organized manner. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds as moving equipment and computers may be required. Some out-of-town travel is required for participation in training, user groups and certifications.

DUTIES:

- Responsible for managing, acquiring, and protecting the critical infrastructure technology.

- Responsible for network and business continuity related to technology.

- Provide innovative, secure, and appropriate cybersecurity measures for the office; ensure staff participate in cybersecurity awareness training programs.

- Serve as primary liaison with state, federal, and local government technical partners; represent the office with technology forums, associations, and vendors.

- Develop technical standards, documentation, security policies, and best practices for staff. Our mission is to provide outstanding client services and accessible interactions with integrity, transparency, and accuracy.

- Assure compliance with required technology audits and contracts.

- Develop strategies and policies for technology use and deployment for all staff.

- Supervise technical staff; develop staff skills and abilities.

- Supervise the planning, staging, and deployment of all computer and network systems and technologies necessary; ensure that systems stay functional across all sites and locations.

- Test, approve, and maintain hardware and software acquisitions and versions.

- Attend industry conferences and symposiums to keep abreast of new trends, statutes, and concepts in the cusomter field and computer fields.

- Assure timely patching of computer systems and networks.

- Provide appropriate access and support staff needs for data extraction and reporting from a variety of software systems.

- Develop budgeting priorities and promote fiscally responsible use of public dollars.

- Perform other tasks as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Proficiency in Microsoft server-based technologies, including system performance monitoring, user account management, backup/retrieval of data and SQL Server administration experience.

- Experience managing PC based user group and network administration.

- Familiar with enterprise-level relational databases and table structures.

- Experience in creating and managing an enterprise-level budget for technology infrastructure.

- Proficiency, experience and knowledge in cybersecurity protection and reaction measures.

- Personnel supervisory experience and efficient communication skills.

- Knowledge of web-based Content Management Systems (CMS).

- Must possess a valid Driver's License and favorable driving record by hire date.

Our mission is to provide outstanding services with integrity, transparency, and accuracy.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Project management.

- Asset management, preferably software based.

- Experience with cloud-based technology solutions and applications.

- Proven experience in forecasting and long-range planning.

TRAINING, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field and five years' experience in a supervisory capacity, with at least two of those in a Director-level position. Directorlevel, or equivalent, means responsible for staffing, budgeting and policy making decisions for an agency.

- Related professional experience may be substituted for education year-for-year.

- MCSE certification preferred.

- Due to the security thresholds for the IT Director position and the location of secure servers, successful applicants will be required to pass a level 4 Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check prior to hire.


qualifications:

• Experience level: Executive
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Education: Bachelors--
  skills:
  • Director
  • CIO/CTO
  • SECURITY ENGINEER
  • Cyber Security
  • Project Management
  • Vendor Relations
  • Technical Project Manager
  • IT Project Manager
  • PMP
  • SQL Server
  • Asset Management
  • Cloud
  • Voter Record System
  • Budget
  • Forecasting
  • Sales
    Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
    
    Randstad USA, Registered office:--- One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339.
    RANDSTAD, HUMAN FORWARD and SHAPING THE WORLD OF WORK are registered trademarks of Randstad N.V.

Keywords: Randstad USA, Tallahassee , IT Director, Executive , Tallahassee, Florida