Interim Assistant IT DirectorW2 Contract to hire

United Global Technologies, Inc.; Columbia (SC); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

United Global Technologies, Inc. in Columbia, SC is seeking a senior IT leader to serve as second-in-command of the IT Division, with the goal of converting to a full-time state position after the contract period.

The role coordinates IT operations, manages vendors, and supports cybersecurity and compliance in a regulated financial environment. The position will oversee infrastructure, applications, and helpdesk services, collaborating with the IT Operations Manager and leadership team.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required in CS / IT / Business Administration or related field.
• Extensive IT leadership experience with 6+ years managing complex IT functions.
• 3+ years of full-time supervisory IT experience.
• Experience managing MSP/outsourced IT services including SLA and performance management.
• Leadership in cybersecurity operations: incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee IT infrastructure, applications, and helpdesk services via internal staff and MSPs.
• Act as primary operations liaison to statewide shared-services providers.
• Participate in information security activities including incident response and audits.
• Support access control reviews, policy compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee SAP integrations with financial institutions and third-party systems.
• Monitor contracts, procurement, budget, and long-range technology planning.
• Supervise IT staff and develop the leadership team.
• Occasional after-hours work to address incidents and maintenance.

Conhecimentos

IT leadership

Supervisory experience

Vendor management

Cybersecurity operations

Active Directory / Entra ID / Intune

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS / IT / Business Administration

CISSP

CISM

CompTIA Security+

ITIL

PMP

Ferramentas

SAP integrations

Descrição da oferta de emprego

W-2 ONLY, NO SUBS, NO Subcontracting companies or Subcontractors.

Contract-to-hire placement of a senior IT leader to serve as second-in-command of the 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.

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 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 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 leadership team.
• Monitor and perform occasional rotating after-hours work to address incidents, support system maintenance, and meet deadlines.

Required Skills (Rank in order of Importance)

• 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 (Rank in order of Importance)

• 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. Candidates must be able to pass a background and credit check prior to start.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and to bend, reach, and work under desks and in equipment areas as needed for hardware support.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Certifications

None required

Preferred Certifications

• CISSP
• CISM
• CompTIA Security+
• ITIL
• PMP

Interview Process

1. Virtual Interview
2. Onsite interview
3. Work sample – guided situation-based questionnaire
4. Final Onsite Interview with Senior Leadership