WECC · 5 hours ago
Director, IT
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$154K/yr - $221K/yr
10+ years expWestern Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) enhances the lives of 90 million people by ensuring a reliable and secure bulk power system. The Director, Information Systems and Technology is responsible for directing IT operations, applications, infrastructure, and security, while leading innovation and ensuring compliance with security standards.
Energy
Responsibilities
Analyze IT infrastructure and system performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs
Protect information systems and technology assets by developing and leading physical and cybersecurity strategies
Oversee the development of configuration and performance criteria for network infrastructure and implement monitoring/controls to ensure adequate operations
Work closely with department managers to evaluate business needs, objectives, and goals, and work to recommend, implement, and support secure and cost-effective technology solutions
Propose and develop corporate IT policies, procedures, and standards to meet the corporate security posture
Support system security safeguards by engaging in business continuity activities, including disaster recovery
Participate in ERO Enterprise IT groups to align technology goals, tools, and applications, where possible, that are consistent with best practices
Develop three-year IT roadmaps and associated budgets to meet short- and long-term corporate goals
Oversee planning, provisioning, implementing, and operation of local-area networks, wide-area networks, high-speed telecommunications, security and information systems and services that meet business expectations for performance, availability, and security
Oversee the operational management of software systems and applications and oversee day-to-day department operations
Develop and maintain relationships with external IT vendors and service providers
Manage, lead, mentor, coach, and develop a team of 13 IT professionals
Qualification
Required
Have a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and related industry experience showing the ability to perform major duties
Have a minimum of ten years' experience managing an IT department
Have experience in integrated solutions as well as leading organizational, digital transformation, and innovation projects
Possess expertise in information technology systems, enterprise software applications, and software application development, including applications supporting multiple entity operations
Have experience with ITIL and working in an ITSM environment
Have proven success building and leading high-performing technology teams
Possess a global perspective and broad understanding of critical infrastructure protection subject areas including physical and cybersecurity
Exhibit diplomacy, an innovative mindset, and a collaborative leadership style, and are comfortable working across functions and geographies
Possess in-depth knowledge of common IT infrastructure technologies to meet the needs of a small, but heavily data-focused organization
Are connected to current technological trends and can quickly assist/drive technology selection and build vs. buy vs. integrate decision-making process
Possess extensive knowledge of: the principles and practices of risk management, information security, and modern data management theory; and related technology; application development life cycles; wide-area and local-area networking protocols; emergency preparedness practices; and office productivity applications
Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite
Understand and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols
Lead through influence and collaboration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan
Generous paid personal time
Company
WECC
WECC promotes bulk power system reliability and security in the Western Interconnection.
51-200 employees
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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HR Business Partner
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