Strategic IT Director—Security, Infrastructure & Operations

Audubon Companies, LLC

Houston, Northern (TX, KY)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.