Director of Information Technology

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority seeks a Director of Information Technology to provide strategic and operational IT leadership in a critical infrastructure environment. You will establish technology strategy, governance, cybersecurity, and service delivery priorities while building a top-tier IT team.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's in IT/CS (Master’s preferred), 8+ years in IT with 5+ in leadership, and experience in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
• Eight years of IT experience with at least five years in leadership.
• Experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, budgets, personnel and complex projects.
• Experience in regulated or critical-infrastructure environments preferred.
• Experience developing teams, coaching leaders, and building cross-functional collaboration preferred.
• Preferred certifications: Network Administrator or equivalent; CompTIA.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for JMAA’s enterprise technology environment.
• Set technology strategy, governance, cybersecurity, resilience, and service delivery priorities.
• Build a cohesive, high-performing IT team with leadership development and accountability.
• Advise senior executives and the Board on technology investments, risks, and performance.
• Oversee planning, security, availability, lifecycle management of enterprise information systems; budgets, projects, vendors, contracts, policies.

Skills

IT Leadership

Cybersecurity

Budget Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Jackson Municipal Airport Authority’s mission is to connect Jackson to the world, and the world to Jackson. If you’d like to see your career take flight and help us deliver on this mission, If you land a position with JMAA, there are abundant benefits you may be eligible for, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, generous time off benefits, a rich retirement program, and more! JMAA encourages the development of its team members and has an education reimbursement program too. If you have the skills to successfully fill one of our open positions, we would love to speak with you!

JMAA is currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of “Director of Information Technology”.

What traits do we seek?

The Director of Information Technology provides strategic and operational leadership for JMAA’s enterprise technology environment. The role establishes technology strategy, governance, cybersecurity, resilience, and service delivery priorities aligned with JMAA’s mission and the operational demands of JAN and HKS. In addition to technology leadership, the Director builds a cohesive, high-performing IT team by installing consistent leadership practices, developing talent, strengthening psychological safety, ensuring role clarity, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Director is accountable for the planning, security, availability, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of enterprise information systems; for leading personnel, budgets, projects, vendors, contracts, and policies; and for advising senior executives and the Board on technology investments, risks, and performance.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Eight years of progressively responsible IT experience, including five years in leadership
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, service delivery, budgets, personnel, and complex projects
• Experience in regulated or critical-infrastructure environments preferred
• Experience developing teams, coaching leaders, and building cross-functional collaboration preferred

Preferred certifications:

Network Administrator or equivalent required, such as:

CompTIA