Director of Information Technology

Advantage Group is a retained search firm based out of the San Francisco Bay Area specializing in senior and executive level placements with stable and rapidly growing clients nationally.

We have established deep relationships, some lasting over 20 years, with real decision makers.

We offer long term opportunities along with a real understanding of the companies that we represent.

We will provide insight and information ensuring that you are making the right decision about the right opportunity for you. We are as committed to and passionate about your success as we are about the companies that we represent.

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Director of IT will be responsible for planning, directing and overseeing all aspects of the company’s strategic initiatives. This position will be responsible for all aspects of IT including network, communication systems, internal and external facing systems, operating systems, and infrastructure. The Director of IT will oversee and manage all internal IT personnel, IT related Project Management Teams, Vendor relations while collaborating with internal stakeholders.

• Experience as a key stakeholder directly supporting leadership teams to assist with creating long term IT vision.
• Demonstrated success with implementing strategic plans while maintaining and managing existing operations.
• At least 4 years of effective management of Information Technology and PM teams while developing these teams through effective leadership and mentoring.
• Track record of success and continuous improvement with securing, managing, and maintaining all IT assets (hardware, software, virtual) to maximize security, uptime and reliability. Experience should include:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Disaster Recovery and business continuity
  • Compliance--experience with NIST standards and certification
  • Change control
  • Meeting operational business needs with effective selection and implementation of technologies while maintaining existing systems and assets
  • Working knowledge of Cisco networking technologies and hardware
  • Expert with 5 to 10 years of demonstrated experience managing, maintaining and implementing Microsoft on premise and hybrid technologies along with experience with migration to cloud technologies.
  • Microsoft:
    • Azure cloud management and migration
    • SharePoint
    • Office 365
• Experience managing IT Department business planning and forecasting. Examples include:
  • Selecting, on-boarding and implementing new technologies in accordance with IT vision and planning
  • Setting and managing an IT department budget
  • Vendor management, evaluation and selection with a business and technology oriented mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a value added customer service mindset with an overall sense of accountability for both team and outcome.
• Education and Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with a Master’s Degree preferred
  • CCNA certification preferred
  • Microsoft preferred certifications: MCSE, Azure, MS 365

This company offers an excellent array of benefits, real long term stability and career progression.