About this opportunity
The City of West Monroe lists this IT Director opportunity in west monroe, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Overview:
The Information Technology (IT) Director for the City of West Monroe provides key support regarding productively managing and coordinating all activities within the IT Department which include overseeing all IT operations and leading the IT staff.
Specific Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities
Designs and implements IT strategies and infrastructure
Identifies and eliminates security risks
Analyzes business requirements for IT needs and systems
Works to increase user satisfaction
Evaluates IT operations regarding established goals
Communicates within IT team and across departments as needed
Assesses need for new equipment and software
Prepares progress and budget reports for upper management
Hires new members of IT staff
Builds and maintains relationships with outside vendors
Manages company help desk
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results, as needed
All other duties as assigned
Worker Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related field required (graduate degree a plus)
8+ years’ experience working in IT operations
3+ years’ experience overseeing IT teams and projects
Certifications and continuing education preferred
Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases, and storage systems
Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Ability to manage and prioritize tasks and projects
Solid working knowledge of all relevant coding languages and security protocols
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Team oriented
Hours/Scheduling
This position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, the IT Director is expected to work additional hours as necessary to meet operational needs, which may include weekend and after-hours events.
The position requires availability to respond to after-hours calls, emergency situations, severe weather events, service disruptions, and other operational issues as required.
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Worksite address
west monroe, LA, 71294, US
Who can apply
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