Asst. IT Director - Cyber security.

Accord Technologies Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Technologies Inc. is seeking a Senior IT Director - Cybersecurity to lead the agency's IT operations in Columbia, SC.

The role involves oversight of infrastructure, applications, and helpdesk services delivered through internal teams and managed services, with a focus on security, governance, and vendor accountability. The position requires 6+ years of progressive IT experience and 3+ years of supervisory experience, plus strong expertise in incident response, vulnerability management,

Qualifications

• Senior IT leadership experience.
• Experience with MSP/outsourced vendor management.
• Strong cybersecurity operations background (IR, vulnerability mgmt, risk assessment).
• Working knowledge of Active Directory / Entra ID / Intune.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, business apps, and helpdesk via internal staff and MSPs.
• Coordinate with statewide shared-services providers and IT Operations Manager.
• Participate in Information Security Team, including incident response and remediation.
• Manage vendor performance, procurement, budgets, and long-range planning.
• Lead and develop IT staff as a working manager.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity operations

Vendor management

Incident response

Active Directory

Intune

Education

Bachelor's degree (CS/IT/Business)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Entra ID

Intune

Job description

Job Title: Asst. IT Director - Cyber security. Job Location: Columbia, SC. Position Type: W2 Contract. Duration 12 months.

Primary Skills:

Progressive IT experience managing complex information technology functions, full-time supervisory experience in an IT environment, managing IT services delivered through managed service providers or outsourced vendors, SLA and performance management, cybersecurity operations leadership (incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment), Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, infrastructure oversight, business application oversight, helpdesk service oversight, enterprise system integrations, contract renewals, procurement and budget monitoring, audit and reporting, long-range technology planning, staff supervision and development

Preferred Skills:

IT experience in state government, financial services, or other regulated environments (audit, compliance, risk management), experience working within shared-services models in state government, project management experience, enterprise system and integration experience (SAP, financial institution interfaces, secure file transfer), IT procurement, contract management, and budget experience, CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, PMP

Position Overview

A state agency is seeking a senior IT leader to serve as second-in-command of its IT Division, with intent to convert to a full-time state position upon successful completion of the contract period. This role will oversee IT operations in coordination with the IT Operations Manager, who will report to this position and manage daily operations; oversee managed-service and shared-services vendor relationships; and support the agency's cybersecurity and compliance programs in a regulated financial environment.

Infrastructure is delivered through a managed service partner, allowing this role to focus on engaged oversight, strategy, security, service delivery, project management, and vendor performance/accountability. The IT team focuses on delivering a consistent, high-touch experience to every user, from front-line staff to executive leadership.

The Assistant IT Director is a member of the IT leadership team and the agency's Information Security Team, with direct exposure to senior and executive staff. This position will be delegated both leadership and tactical responsibilities. All leadership roles are considered working managers with the willingness to roll up their sleeves and tackle any challenge.

Daily Duties / Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers, holding vendors to performance and accountability standards.
• Serve as primary operations liaison to statewide shared-services providers.
• Participate in the agency's Information Security Team, including incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and remediation.
• Support access control reviews, audits, and policy compliance.
• Oversee enterprise system integrations with the state's SAP environment, financial institutions, and third-party systems.
• Track contract renewals, assist with procurement and budget monitoring, annual audit and reporting, and contribute to long-range technology planning.
• Supervise, develop, and direct IT staff as a member of the IT Division leadership team.
• Monitor and perform occasional rotating after-hours work to address incidents, support system maintenance, and meet deadlines.

Required Skills

• 6+ years of progressive IT experience managing complex information technology functions
• 3+ years of full-time supervisory experience in an IT environment
• Experience managing IT services delivered through managed service providers or outsourced vendors, including SLA and performance management
• Leadership experience in cybersecurity operations: incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Intune

Preferred Skills

• IT experience in state government, financial services, or other regulated environments, including audit, compliance, and risk management
• Experience working within shared-services models in state government
• Project management experience
• Enterprise system and integration experience (SAP, financial institution interfaces, secure file transfer)
• IT procurement, contract management, and budget experience

Additional Skills

• Highly effective written and verbal communication
• Proven ability to build and foster a team-oriented environment
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive information
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Availability for occasional after-hours work

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field

Required / Preferred Certifications

• Required: None
• Preferred: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, PMP