Assistant Director IT - Network and Telecom (C2P opportunity)

• MUST BE LOCAL/WITHIN THE SPRINGFIELD, MO AREA (30 to 45 mile radius) onsite position
• Must be a US Citizen

Contract to hire opportunity- Healthcare

• The Assistant Director of IT plays a crucial role in managing and overseeing the Information Technology (IT) department, ensuring operational excellence, technical leadership, and adherence to best practices across all IT functions.
• This position is responsible for various key aspects, including staff resourcing, IT architecture design, and implementation, as well as maintaining a robust IT infrastructure.
• The Assistant Director collaborates closely with IT leadership to contribute to the organization's technological resilience, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will lead and oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of our organization's IT network and telephony infrastructure, ensuring stability, security, and scalability.
• A strategic thinker with a technical background capable of managing a team of IT professionals, driving modernization, innovation, and optimization.
• This role encompasses data and voice network systems (Aruba data & Avaya voice), WAN circuits, network monitoring and vendor management.

Education

• Preferred : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Required: Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 4 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Skills

• Provide leadership and oversight to the IT department, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of IT services and solutions.
• Manage and optimize staff resourcing to enhance team performance and project outcomes.
• Develop and implement IT architecture best practices to ensure a scalable, secure, and robust IT infrastructure.
• Supervise technical teams, providing guidance and support to ensure high-quality performance and professional development.
• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and execute IT strategies that support business objectives.
• Oversee IT operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices for operational efficiency.
• Implement and enforce IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, ensuring the reliability and scalability of IT systems.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and manage vendor contracts and negotiations.
• Ensure adherence to IT governance frameworks and industry best practices