What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director or Computer Information Systems position at Mainstream Engineering?
As the Director of Computer Information Systems (CIS) you will manage a diverse group of professionals to include network administrators, system administrators, software engineers, and helpdesk technicians. You will be responsible for ensuring the continual operation of company-wide information technology assets. We are interested in applicants at all degree levels with experience in the following areas:
- Experience managing complex technical challenges with a solution-oriented approach to business and technical issue
- Hands-on approach to both managing the department technical experience driving systems architecture, looking at the big picture and how the design will fit into the corporate strategy
- Planning, designing and implementing all IT strategies and development of technology roadmap
- Assessing individual department needs, how they relate to the company's strategic plan and ability to prioritize multiple projects and resources
- Liaising and managing all existing vendor and business partner relationships and development of new relationships where needed
- Ensure the company and its IT systems adhere to the contractual requirements of DFARS 252.204-7012, DFARS 252.204-7019, DFARS 252.204-7020, DFARS 252.204-7021, and FAR 52.204-21
- Provide expertise and support during systems upgrades, installations, conversions and file maintenance
- Taking responsibility for uptime of all business application systems, networks and ensuring they are maintained and routinely backed up in accordance with company retention policies
- Maintain appropriate backup strategy
- Monitor and respond to anti-virus and security events
- Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, telephones, software applications, and peripherals
- Experience with web applications, JavaScript, MySQL
- Manage servers, security solutions, network hardware and equipment
- Manage financial aspects of the CIS Department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review
Position Requirements
- S., M.S., or PhD in Computer Science, Management, Operations, Leadership, Information Technology, Business, or related field
- 10 years of professional relevant experience, with at least 3 years' experience as a leader managing IT teams
- S. Citizenship required due to US Government ITAR restrictions
- GPA > 3.3 at all degree levels
- Understanding of the business impact of different solutions and ability to assess impact and communicate the tradeoffs between business needs, technology requirements, timelines, costs and risks
- Understanding of contracts and ability to understand, design, negotiate and execute in conjunction with company procedures
- Ability to manage and develop vendor relationships and realize when to utilize external versus internal resources
- Ability to manage Exchange and SQL database environments
- Previous experience with Active Directory, Cisco, Exchange, Linux, Project Management, VMWare, and Windows
Certifications
Candidates should have licenses or certifications relevant to the position to include: ITIL, PMP, CISSP, CISA, CISM, MCSE, PM, CISD, CCP, CCA
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Mainstream Engineering Corporation is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mike Boyle in Human Resources at 321-631-3550 or mboyle@mainstream-engr.com
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