Information Technology Director

Job overview

The Information Technology Director role is onsite in West Monroe, LA; compensation is not specified. The director leads the City of West Monroe’s IT Department and oversees its operations and staff. The director develops IT strategies and infrastructure, manages security and service needs, and aligns systems with departmental requirements. The role also manages the help desk, staff, vendors, budgets, and operational goals; the schedule is generally Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with additional hours and after-hours response availability as needed.

What you'll do

• Design and implement IT strategies and infrastructure
• identify and address security risks
• analyze business requirements for IT systems
• evaluate operations against goals
• communicate across teams and departments
• assess equipment and software needs
• prepare progress and budget reports
• hire IT staff
• manage vendor relationships and the help desk
• respond to after-hours calls, emergencies, severe weather, service disruptions, and other operational issues as required.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

information technology director

it operations

it strategy

infrastructure

cybersecurity

help desk

team leadership

vendor management

west monroe la

city government

monday–friday

8 am–5 pm

after-hours response

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, eight or more years of IT operations experience, and three or more years overseeing IT teams and projects.

About the employer

The City of West Monroe is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.