Director of Information Technology

Director of Information Technology $100000 - $120000 per year | Atlanta, GA | On-site | Permanent 100% employee-owned, independent mortgage lender A bit about us: Headquartered in Atlanta, we are focused on residential home financing and personalized borrower service. We offer a broad range of mortgage solutions—including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, jumbo, construction, and specialty programs—and are licensed across 44 states. Why join us? Competitive Base Salary! 401K match, PTO, and excellent benefits! Accelerated Career Growth! Job Details Responsibilities: Oversee all technology operations (e.g. network security) and evaluate them according to established goals. Devise and establish IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management. Analyze the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs. Identify the need for upgrades, configurations, or new systems and report to upper management. Coordinate IT managers and supervise computer scientists, technicians, and other professionals to provide guidance. Control budget and report on expenditure. Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts. Ensure compliance with GLBA and FTC Safeguards Rule. Develop and implement disaster and emergency recovery plans. Support the use of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, LOS, MeridianLink, and mortgage systems. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 2+ years of experience in IT management, preferably in the mortgage industry. Proven experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure AD, LOS, MeridianLink, and mortgage systems. Strong understanding of GLBA and FTC Safeguards Rule. Certifications in Microsoft SC-300, Azure, CISSP, CISM, and ITIL are required. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to develop and communicate an IT vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the business strategy. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all levels of the organization. Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, with a strong focus on strategic objectives. Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and develop appropriate solutions. Strong project management skills, with experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from conception through implementation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and concise manner. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment