Director, IT Infrastructure & Security Officer

KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for Director, IT Infrastructure & Security Officer in the Ventura County area,The Director, IT Infrastructure & Security Officer is a key member of the IT leadership team and reports to the Chief Information Officer. The director will provide leadership and guidance in critical areas of technology evolution including designing, implementing, and maintaining our IT infrastructure, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and security. The director will lead the day-to-day activities of the IT Infrastructure Team including IT security, service desk and end-user computing. This individual will apply proven team building and communication skills, problem-solving skills, knowledge of IT best practices, technical expertise, and technical project leadership to guide his / her team in finding ways to improve our operations and drive business value for the organization.  Essential Functions Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Oversee the conduct of and supervises staff including conducting performance evaluations and implementing training, and hiring, discipline and termination procedures.
• Develops and implements project plans to accomplish work group objectives and assign work and monitor performance. Take action in the full range of formal personnel activities, and provide contract oversight in conjunction within the Information Technology Department.
• Provides subject matter expertise in highly complex mission critical enterprise-wide systems which require expertise in multiple industry areas.
• Prepares, negotiates and presents budget and other funding proposals; monitor expenditures and operate within budget allocation.
• Develop strategic plans and implement operational plans to provide information technology infrastructure to support the Department's business goals; and oversee one or more of the following technical areas : (examples : Operations and Infrastructure, Applications, Project Management, Business Analytics, Broadband-Digital Equity, and / or Product Teams).
• Manages daily operations and processes related to the review, oversight and development of major technology projects and the maintenance and enforcement of applicable codes, standards, policy and regulations; evaluates complex technology project issues, oversees studies, makes decisions and directs the implementation of policy solutions.
• Conducts strategic planning and develops policy; evaluates regulatory and security implications and ensures projects and solutions are consistent and achievable; coordinates and confers with agencies, and regulatory entities to ensure appropriate scope of studies, monitor progress and address issues that arise.
• Serves as a representative by collaborating with and providing guidance to leadership, departments, and the public regarding technology policies, processes and procedures; potential issues; and provides advice related to technology and security requirements; interprets and applies policies, ordinances and conditions of approval.
• Oversees the development of staff recommendations, resolutions and reports; prepare and delivers presentations to committees, boards, City Council and outside organizations.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

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Compensation depends on experience but is typically $136,791.82 - $196,192.67 Annually