Head of IT Information Security

The Chief Information Officer at FDTC, reporting to the President, collaborates across divisions to ensure IT integration and compliance, overseeing Application Systems, Database Systems, Help Desk, IT Budget, and IT Security. The CIO fosters teamwork, innovation, and leadership aligned with FDTC’s core values and supports online education infrastructure, maintaining FDTC’s reputation for best practices.

Examples of Duties Job Functions Strategic Planning

Develop and implement IT strategies that align with the company’s business goals.

IT Governance and Compliance

Ensure IT policies, procedures, and standards are developed, maintained, and adhered to.

Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements and manage IT risk assessments.

Team Leadership and Management

Lead, mentor, and manage the IT department, including recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.

Budgeting and Financial Management

Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.

Monitor expenditures and optimize the allocation of IT resources.

Project Management

Oversee the planning, execution, and successful completion of IT projects.

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Operational Management

Ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of the organization’s IT infrastructure.

Manage day-to-day IT operations, including network, systems, and application support.

Vendor and Contract Management

Negotiate and manage contracts with IT vendors and service providers.

Evaluate vendor performance and ensure delivery of services as per agreements.

Communicate IT strategies, projects, and performance to senior management and other stakeholders.

Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business administration, computer science (information technology), mathematics, statistics; management information science or a related field and experience in telecommunications, data processing and/or information technology. Relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.

Administrative leadership experience with significant management and supervisory experience. Evidence of effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to cultivate partnerships and work with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and students. Documented ability to integrate data into decision making to promote effective practice and policy. Comprehensive knowledge of data processing, information management, and systems analysis. Proficient in computer applications, including SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Expertise in IT operations: end-user support, networks, MIS, information security, and ERP software cycles. Strategic and urgent change management experience. High emotional intelligence. Effective relationship-building and action-oriented. Supplemental Information Anticipated Work Hours Monday – Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Friday, 8:00 am – 11:30 am Must be able to work flexible hours.

Classifications Full-Time Permanent AM56 GEN# 09 #61130850 Legacy #

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