IT Director

Job Summary

Paradigm Group Inc is seeking a highly skilled IT Director to lead our infrastructure and end user support teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in driving network infrastructure, cloud operations, and cybersecurity initiatives that support the company's mission.

Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the internal/external system infrastructure of 80+ national locations, Cloud Data Center, business continuity, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure the creation, support, and optimization of key IT infrastructure areas including network infrastructure, server and virtual environments, cloud services, telecommunications, and operating systems.
• Introduce innovative infrastructure and operations capabilities that enhance the company's competitive advantage and employee productivity.
• Design, implement, and upgrade all infrastructure components including servers, firewalls, VPNs, PCs, phone systems, messaging, and voice and data circuits.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert on cybersecurity and compliance, making recommendations and ensuring conformance with all security and compliance initiatives - audits, gap analysis, pen testing, controls, PCI, CCPA, Third Party Risk Management, and incident response.
• Build and develop a high-performing IT team, providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
• Develop and manage KPIs for the Infrastructure and Service Desk teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage the strategic planning and development of IT-related initiatives and project plans relating to technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing.

Project Management Responsibilities:
• Partner with the development team to develop their DevSecOps processes.
• Support business acquisition due diligence and integration efforts.
• Manage vendors and support our outsourced model - MSP, Microsoft, security, remote hands, MDR, threat management, etc.

Requirements:
• Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role.
• 5+ years' experience with Azure or similar cloud architecture - IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with IDS, Active Directory, Windows servers, firewalls, telephony, endpoint detection and response, PowerShell, and SIEM systems.
• Practical knowledge of cloud shared responsibility model and security best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud foundations including Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Entra, Azure Site Recovery, IaC (Infrastructure as Code), containers, function and logic apps, Storage, VNETs, and Compute.
• Strong knowledge on Azure security, privacy, compliance, and trust services.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Available to respond to critical issues arising during non-business hours.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred.
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Azure, and/or related certifications highly preferred.

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