Information Technology Director jobs in Texas

Job Description

Assists the Director in the management of IT functions and systems operations as well as the delivery of IT services to end-users and customers. As second in charge of the Information Technology Department, this position is accountable for the delivery of effective and efficient customer service and IT service management.

Essential Duties

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and five (5) years’ experience in the information technology, computing, and communications environment; and
• Two (2) years Information Security administration experience; or
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification preferred; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of various operating systems, security access, operations security, and database services.
• Knowledge and understanding of enterprise, network, systems/endpoint, application and data protection issues and security risks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-developed leadership skills in a matrix organization structure.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to understand and lead technical resources.
• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of professionalism.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a valid driver's license or obtain one by date of hire. Must be able to pass FBI criminal background fingerprint check and have the ability to comply with state and federal requirements for criminal justice information security standards.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer equipment, printers, and telephone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is exposed to eyestrain from display terminals, and back and neck strain. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderately loud due to exposure to mainframe computer systems and peripheral devices.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with the exception of background noise from computers and fans.