IT Director

Xsolla; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IT Director for a remote opportunity in the gaming sector. This impactful role involves overseeing IT infrastructure, managing enterprise applications, and ensuring compliance with data security and regulatory standards. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new technologies and optimize existing systems while enjoying excellent benefits, including unlimited flexible time off. If you have a strong IT background and leadership experience, this is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing field.

Benefits

Unlimited flexible time off

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years of IT experience with 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, systems, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Manage enterprise applications and ensure seamless integration.
• Lead vendor negotiations and optimize IT budgets.

Skills

IT systems knowledge

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cloud services (AWS/GCP)

Cybersecurity best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in related field

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Collaboration tools

Asset management systems

Job description

Xsolla is a global e-commerce organization that services the gaming industry with a robust and powerful set of tools and services. We are looking for a IT Director.

This is a fantastic, impactful remote opportunity in the video game industry with growth potential, excellent benefits, and paid unlimited flexible time off!

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize existing features and roll out new updates, all while maintaining seamless integration with other Xsolla products.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IT infrastructure, systems, networking, and cybersecurity across all regions.
• Manage enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM, collaboration tools) and ensure seamless integration and uptime.
• Ensure robust data security policies and disaster recovery procedures are in place.
• Collaborate with legal, finance, and compliance to ensure data privacy (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.) and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies that improve performance, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead vendor negotiations and IT procurement to optimize cost and service quality.
• Track, manage, and report on IT budgets, KPIs, and project timelines.
• Oversee global inventory management of IT assets, ensuring accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and deployment of end-user devices and hardware configurations that optimize performance and user experience.
• Implement a scalable asset management system to support on-boarding/off-boarding, remote device tracking, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, infrastructure, cloud services (AWS/GCP), and security best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, or PMP are a plus.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

For this role, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:

• Criminal history check
• Employment verification
• Education verification

Relevance to Job Responsibilities: The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities will have access to confidential company data and will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Rights Under the Fair Chance Act: Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [e-mail].

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