IT Director

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy that aligns with Interstate Engineering’s goals, focusing on infrastructure scalability, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

• Oversee the firm’s IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing systems, including servers, networks, cloud services, and software applications.

• Lead strategic IT projects, such as enterprise system implementations or digital platform enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timely delivery.

• Establish and enforce robust cybersecurity frameworks, including policies, audits, and incident response plans, to protect the firm’s data and systems from threats.

• Collaborate with the Marketing Director to enhance digital platforms, ensuring secure and efficient management of the company website, client portals, and marketing tools.

• Partner with the Director of Human Resources to oversee HRIS system strategy, ensuring data security, compliance, and seamless integration with HR processes.

• Manage the IT budget, allocating resources strategically and presenting budget plans to executive leadership, ensuring cost-effective technology investments.

• Foster partnerships with technology vendors and industry organizations to stay ahead of trends, implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

• Lead and develop the IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, while aligning team efforts with the firm’s strategic objectives.

• Collaborate with the Community Engagement Specialist to support technology needs for community initiatives, such as providing IT infrastructure for virtual engagement platforms or data analytics for community feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree or MBA preferred).

• 8–10 years of progressive IT experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Expert proficiency in IT strategy, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

• Extensive knowledge of IT governance, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and industry best practices.

• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills.

• Proven ability to lead an IT department, manage complex projects, and build stakeholder relationships.

• Experience in a professional services or engineering firm, supporting multidisciplinary teams and client-focused operations.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to develop and execute IT strategies that drive operational efficiency and align with organizational goals.

• Analytical Skills: Expertise in analyzing IT performance metrics and cybersecurity risks to inform strategic decisions.

• Collaboration Skills: Effective partnership with executive leadership, accounting, marketing, HR, and project teams to align technology with firm objectives.

• Innovative Thinking: Capability to foster innovation in IT practices, enhancing the firm’s technology capabilities and competitive edge.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office environment utilizing computer equipment and software.

• May require frequent travel to office locations across Interstate Engineering’s 19 locations for IT oversight, project implementation, or team management, which involves walking and navigating uneven terrain.

• Capable of lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds (e.g., servers, networking equipment).

• Adequate vision and hearing abilities to effectively communicate with team members, stakeholders, and executive leadership.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel to office locations as necessary.
  
  Please note that the physical requirements may vary depending on specific project demands and work assignments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Why Interstate Engineering?

You’ll have an opportunity to support meaningful infrastructure and community development projects while growing alongside a talented team of engineering and operations professionals. We’re committed to employee development, operational excellence, and maintaining a supportive, people-first workplace rooted in teamwork, trust, and shared success.

Embracing a collaborative team approach, Interstate Engineering focuses on building for tomorrow. From projects to career paths, Interstate Engineering knows the best approach to any accomplishment is to collaborate, celebrate success, and grow for tomorrow.

Founded in 1976, our employee-owned firm provides innovative engineering, surveying, and planning solutions throughout the Great Plains Region. We continually seek the best talent because we know our employees are the key to success. Interstate Engineering offers an environment that cultivates personal and professional growth through honesty, transparency, and respect. Being active in our careers, we understand the importance of training and professional development and encourage involvement in professional organizations. Our team is built of professionals you need, the people you trust.

• Competitive wages
• Bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Continued education
• Professional development
• Family-oriented environment
• Prioritized work/life balance
• Paid holidays
• Travel opportunities
• 100% paid health insurance for employee
• Dental, vision, & life insurance
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• 401K Profit Sharing
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program)
• Relocation assistance (if required)