Director of Info Systems

Brown Sims Pc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Performance-based bonus

Employer-paid parking

Job summary

Brown Sims PC in Houston, TX seeks a Director of Information Systems to lead technology infrastructure, security, and support across Houston, New Orleans, Gulfport, and South Florida with a significant remote workforce.

You will supervise the Help Desk, translate business needs into practical IT solutions, and manage server, cloud, and security operations while coordinating with firm management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT operations for a professional services or law firm environment.
• Ability to translate technical issues into business terms for firm leadership.
• Willingness to travel to other offices (approx. 10%).
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the firm’s Information Systems function, including infrastructure, security, applications, and end-user support.
• Supervise and mentor the Help Desk team, setting priorities and ensuring timely resolution of support requests.
• Partner with firm management to translate business needs into practical IT solutions and strategic recommendations.
• Administer and maintain the firm’s server infrastructure, directory services, and cloud environment.
• Oversee productivity/collaboration platform, email security, and secure file transfer solutions.
• Manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls and secure web/cloud access controls.
• Administer endpoint protection, security event/log monitoring, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Own backup and disaster recovery operations, including testing and immutability compliance.
• Support and maintain legal-specific applications (document management, time & billing, financial management).
• Evaluate, deploy, and support internal applications, acting as gatekeeper for code review and security assessment.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security standards, including third-party tool vetting and compliance.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors, including contract review and renewal.
• Plan and manage the IT budget in coordination with firm management.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Respond to and lead resolution of critical IT incidents and outages.

Skills

IT leadership

Help Desk leadership

Security management

Vendor management

Budget planning

Cloud infrastructure

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Security certifications

Microsoft Azure certification

Networking certification

Tools

Active Directory

Firewall management

Endpoint protection

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston, TX 77056Brown Sims, a respected firm, is seeking a Director of Information Systems for its Houston office. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the firm’s technology infrastructure, security, and support across Houston, New Orleans, Gulfport, and South Florida offices. There is also a significant remote workforce. The Director will oversee the firm's Help Desk team and serve as the primary technology advisor to firm management, translating business needs into reliable, secure IT solutions.

How Will You Make a Difference?

• Lead and manage the firm’s overall Information Systems function, including infrastructure, security, applications, and end-user support.
• Supervise and mentor the Help Desk team, setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring timely resolution of support requests firm wide.
• Partner directly with firm management to understand business technology needs and translate them into practical, cost-effective IT solutions and strategic recommendations.
• Administer and maintain the firm’s server infrastructure, directory services, and cloud environment.
• Oversee the firm’s productivity/collaboration platform, email security, and secure file transfer solutions.
• Manage network security infrastructure, including firewalls and secure web/cloud access controls.
• Administer endpoint protection, security event/log monitoring, and multi-factor authentication solutions.
• Own backup and disaster recovery operations, including monitoring, testing, and immutability compliance.
• Support and maintain legal-specific applications, including document management, time and billing, and financial management systems.
• Evaluate, deploy, and support internal applications, acting as gatekeeper for code review, security assessment, and production deployment.
• Develop and enforce IT policies, procedures, and security standards, including third-party tool vetting and compliance.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and service providers, including contract review and renewal.
• Plan and manage the IT budget in coordination with firm management.
• Travel to New Orleans, Gulfport, and South Florida offices as needed (approximately 10%) to support local technology needs.
• Support and maintain reliable, secure connectivity and technology experience for the firm’s remote workforce.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of systems, configurations, and procedures.
• Respond to and lead resolution of critical IT incidents and outages.

What Will You Bring to the Table?

• Proven experience leading IT operations for a professional services or law firm environment, including direct supervision of support staff.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business terms for firm leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, prioritize, and support a small technical team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision and exercising sound judgment under pressure.
• Willingness to travel to other firm offices as needed (approximately 10%).
• Relevant certifications in Security, Microsoft/Azure, or Networking a plus.

Why Brown Sims?

• Competitive compensation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match.
• Paid Vacation.
• Paid Sick Leave.
• Paid Holidays.
• Parental Leave.
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities.
• Employer-Paid Parking.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• The opportunity to shape and lead the technology direction of a growing, respected litigation firm.

Our Commitment to Inclusion: Brown Sims PC is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees are respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and believe they strengthen our ability to serve our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Brown Sims PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.