Director of Information Technology

Audubon Companies, LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon Companies, LLC seeks a Director of Information Technology in Houston, TX to lead the IT function and advance the enterprise technology strategy. You will provide strategic direction, governance, and technical leadership for planning, implementing, security, and support of IT systems across the organization, partnering with executive leadership and business units.

The role focuses on secure, reliable, cost-effective technology solutions that scale with Audubon’s growth in energy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, MIS, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years total IT experience; 5+ years leadership experience.
• Preferred Certifications: CISM, CISSP, ITIL, or PMP
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, computer networks, servers, hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud services, and business applications.
• Experience with application development, implementation, system integration, and technology lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage budgets, personnel, projects, vendors, policies, and department operations.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, access control, backup procedures, licensing, and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technology solutions, risks, and recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver technology initiatives that support business objectives.
• Experience in engineering, construction, energy, industrial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management, planning, and direction of the Information Technology Department.
• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy that supports Audubon’s corporate goals and operational priorities.
• Provide technology guidance and recommendations to senior leadership through presentations, business cases, and strategic advocacy.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve IT policies, procedures, standards, and governance practices.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and implementation of IT processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Help manage the organization’s Information Security Management System, including related policies, controls, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support of enterprise IT systems, including servers, networks, firewalls, routers, endpoints, software platforms, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and security of IT systems and services.
• Manage server infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, upgrades, backups, patching, security, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain standards and specifications for hardware, software, networking, systems, and enterprise technology use.
• Coordinate with managed service providers, vendors, and technology partners for infrastructure management, cybersecurity solutions, network equipment, system upgrades, and technical support.
• Oversee the purchase, licensing, inventory, and lifecycle management of computer hardware, software, systems, and IT supplies.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to protect information systems, data, applications, and network resources.
• Ensure appropriate access controls, security procedures, backup processes, licensing controls, system upgrade practices, and disaster recovery plans are in place.

Skills

IT governance

cybersecurity

cloud services

enterprise IT systems

networks & servers

vendor management

budgeting

leadership

communication

presentation

project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/MIS/Engineering

Job description

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for leading the Information Technology function and advancing the company’s enterprise technology strategy. This role provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and technical leadership for the planning, development, implementation, security, and support of IT systems across the organization.

The Director of Information Technology ensures that Audubon’s technology infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity practices, and support services align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and long-term growth plans. This position works closely with executive leadership, business units, internal teams, and external service providers to deliver secure, reliable, cost-effective, and scalable technology solutions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Lead the overall management, planning, and direction of the Information Technology Department.
• Develop and execute an enterprise IT strategy that supports Audubon’s corporate goals and operational priorities.
• Provide technology guidance and recommendations to senior leadership through presentations, business cases, and strategic advocacy.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve IT policies, procedures, standards, and governance practices.
• Oversee the development, documentation, and implementation of IT processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Help manage the organization’s Information Security Management System, including related policies, controls, documentation, and continuous improvement activities.

Technology Infrastructure and Operations

• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, upgrade, and support of enterprise IT systems, including servers, networks, firewalls, routers, endpoints, software platforms, and related infrastructure.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, performance, and security of IT systems and services.
• Manage server infrastructure, including installation, maintenance, upgrades, backups, patching, security, and lifecycle planning.
• Develop and maintain standards and specifications for hardware, software, networking, systems, and enterprise technology use.
• Coordinate with managed service providers, vendors, and technology partners for infrastructure management, cybersecurity solutions, network equipment, system upgrades, and technical support.
• Oversee the purchase, licensing, inventory, and lifecycle management of computer hardware, software, systems, and IT supplies.

Cybersecurity, Risk, and Business Continuity

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to protect information systems, data, applications, and network resources.
• Ensure appropriate access controls, security procedures, backup processes, licensing controls, system upgrade practices, and disaster recovery plans are in place.
• Lead planning and execution for cybersecurity, incident response, data protection, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
• Monitor and improve the organization’s security posture in coordination with internal stakeholders and external service providers.
• Ensure IT practices support compliance with applicable business, contractual, regulatory, and security requirements.

Budgeting, Resource Management, and Vendor Oversight

• Develop, administer, and manage the Information Technology budget based on business needs, strategic priorities, risk considerations, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate technology investments, vendor proposals, service agreements, and licensing requirements.
• Ensure IT operations and initiatives are delivered within approved budgets and aligned with business value.
• Coordinate technology procurement activities and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Manage, direct, and prioritize major IT projects to ensure successful delivery of corporate objectives.

T eam Leadership and Staff Development

• Lead, supervise, develop, and evaluate Information Technology personnel.
• Assign priorities, responsibilities, and resources to ensure department objectives are achieved.
• Select, train, mentor, and support IT staff to build technical capability, accountability, and service excellence.
• Prepare, review, and revise IT department job descriptions as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding staffing, assignments, retention, performance management, discipline, and employment decisions.

Communication and Business Partnership

• Serve as a technology advisor to leadership and business units.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business terms for executives, managers, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partnerswith departments across the organization to identify technology needs, improve processes, and implement effective solutions.
• Promote a service-oriented IT culture focused on responsiveness, reliability, security, and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 10+ years total IT experience; 5+ years leadership experience.
• Preferred Certifications: CISM, CISSP, ITIL, or PMP
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT systems, computer networks, servers, hardware, software, cybersecurity, cloud services, and business applications.
• Experience with application development, implementation, system integration, and technology lifecycle management.
• Ability to manage budgets, personnel, projects, vendors, policies, and department operations.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, cybersecurity, disaster recovery, access control, backup procedures, licensing, and internal controls.
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to explain technology solutions, risks, and recommendations to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver technology initiatives that support business objectives.
• Experience in engineering, construction, energy, industrial services preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Working at Audubon

The Audubon Family of Companies provides professional consulting solutions to the energy industry. For over 25 years, our proven reputation for operational excellence and dedication to client satisfaction has helped us become a leading service provider to some of the biggest names in oil and gas. Our team of over 1,000 of the country's top professionals can deliver a full range of consulting services, from EPCM to field solutions and operational support.

At Audubon we are always growing, though we never lose sight of our commitment to excellence. Our focus on flexibility and our demand for unsurpassed quality control over continue to guide our growth as they have since our inception. We realize that service goes beyond plugging in a professional skill set. Service means flexibility. Service means understanding and solving project challenges in dynamic environments. Service means communication. We pride ourselves on providing the service of the quality which allows us to implement efficient solutions that deliver immediate value and long-term returns.

Our dedication to people requires an equal dedication to safety. Our rigorous safety program helps us maintain a safe and incident-free work environment from the desktop to the pipeline trench. Our people drive the quality and efficiency that have established Audubon as a leader in the oil and gas industry - their growth and safety are at the core of our business.