Information Technology Director establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and goals for the information technology department. Analyzes the needs of different departments and determines ways to meet business objectives by modifying existing or developing new information processing systems. Being an Information Technology Director manages the research and selection of IT equipment, applications, and supplies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Information Technology Director typically reports to a CIO. The Information Technology Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be an Information Technology Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Director, Information Technology provides technical and process leadership to support teams, maintains information technology infrastructure, researches and implements strategic technological solutions. The Director, Information Technology builds and maintains a robust infrastructure with scalability, high availability, and security in mind. This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of server, network, storage, and software within a WAN/LAN environment. This position functions as a technical services escalation contact for IT Support and is accountable for administration, capacity planning, implementing new technology, maintaining existing systems, and IT security. Additionally, participates as a technical resource needed in both large and small projects. Ensure infrastructure security at all technological tiers and provide guidance and recommendations as needed. Leads in implementing security focused solutions and ensuring compliance for end users and systems as it relates security in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH standards.
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