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Director of Information Technology (IT)
Lea County, NM (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)
$100,000 – $120,000 base salary
Why This Role Matters
This is not a maintenance IT role.
You’ll lead and modernize the entire IT function for a mission-driven behavioral health organization—owning infrastructure, security, and long-term strategy that directly supports patient care and operational efficiency.
If you want real ownership instead of endless approvals, keep reading.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all IT operations (infrastructure, systems, networks, support)
- Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap
- Oversee enterprise systems, servers, and integrations
- Own cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance
- Build and maintain disaster recovery + business continuity plans
- Manage vendors, contracts, and IT budget
- Analyze system performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with leadership on technology initiatives
- Hire, mentor, and lead IT staff
What You Bring
- 5+ years of IT leadership or management experience
- Strong experience with:
- IT infrastructure (networks, servers, systems)
- Cybersecurity / information security
- Enterprise systems + integrations
- Experience managing vendors and budgets
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities without chaos
- Strong communication skills (translate tech → business)
Preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or nonprofit settings
What Makes This Different
- High-impact leadership role with real decision-making authority
- Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
- Mission-driven organization serving the community
- Opportunity to build, improve, and modernize IT from the ground up
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000