IT & Systems Director: Strategy & Security

Ummah Jobs; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief USA in Alexandria, Virginia seeks a Director of IT and Systems to lead information technology, business intelligence, and cyber security initiatives in support of our humanitarian mission.

You will partner with executives to set strategy, manage budgets, oversee vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a high-performing team dedicated to data security and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field; MS or advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
• 5 years of experience in senior management role.
• High level of comfort implementing and managing systems and/or experience in Salesforce, Google Workspace and NetSuite.
• Demonstrated ability and experience making strategic and operational decisions based on data.
• Demonstrated budgeting and IT expenditures management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, manage, and deliver information technology products, services, or systems to improve processes and procedures across the organization.
• Develop and report on strategic IT initiatives that satisfy organizational requirements within scope, resources, and time.
• Maintain a strong organizational cyber-security posture and ensure data integrity.
• Develop disaster recovery policies, procedures, and practices and test plans.
• Establish departmental measurements to track strategic goals and priorities and manage annual budgets.
• Manage vendor and partnership relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Islamic Relief USA in Alexandria, Virginia seeks a Director of IT and Systems to lead information technology, business intelligence, and cyber security initiatives in support of our humanitarian mission.

You will partner with executives to set strategy, manage budgets, oversee vendors, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a high-performing team dedicated to data security and resilience.