Job Description

About the role: The IT Director is a technical leader that manages and oversees all Information Technology related items for the company, ensuring proper IT practices, compliance, processes, and procedures are followed throughout the company, while managing risk, maintaining an understanding of industry and technology trends and how they may impact business operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the IT Director will be responsible for the following:

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee technology operations, including server and physical infrastructure, network and security operations, helpdesk and desktop support, data storage, and disaster recovery.
• Identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities with testing and strategic solution that increase data security.
• Maintain IT policies and systems to support corporate strategies.
• Efficiently manage purchasing of cost-effective technology equipment and software solutions.
• Ensure appropriate, up-to-date, and efficient functionality of equipment and software.
• Provide effective leadership through management of relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

What skills and experience you’ll need:

• Minimum of 5-10 years of proven experience as an IT Director or similar role.
• Experience implementing high-level IT strategy within the energy industry highly preferred.
• A knack for research and staying up to date on current IT trends, developments, and computer security best practices.
• Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
• Experience in IT budget oversight or management.
• Ability to handle and protect sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner.
• Top-tier communication skills, especially when translating highly technical concepts into simple terms throughout the organization.
• The ability to lead, coach, and mentor others.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Current understanding of NIST-CSF and NERC CIP requirements.
• The willingness to travel as needed (approximately 10%)