Director of IT

Hillpointe is a fully integrated real estate development and investment management firm focused on developing market-rate workforce housing across the Sun Belt. Ranked at the top of NMCH's Builders and Development companies, our team ensures best-in-class execution. This position is more than just a job - it's a career-defining opportunity! At Hillpointe, you'll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that makes tangible impacts on day-to-day operations and contributes directly to overall success.Director of ITThe Director of IT oversees Hillpointe’s development and maintenance of networks, data security, IT operations, and IT policies. They work closely with leadership teams to assess technology needs and business requirements to develop comprehensive operational IT infrastructure, risk management, and disaster recovery strategies.Essential ResponsibilitiesAnalyze IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics as needed.Establish efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.Develop cybersecurity strategy, eliminating security risks and vulnerabilities.Develop and deploy cybersecurity risk reporting process and data security risk mitigation training.Develop and implement business continuity protocols to minimize operational disruption in the event of emergency situations or data loss.Coordinate IT maintenance tasks, such as software and hardware updates, to ensure maximum availability and minimal downtime.Develop and oversee IT budget for resources and personnel.Manage IT vendor and service provider relationships; negotiate contracts and reduce costs where possible.Partner with leadership teams to develop capacity planning strategies in preparation for projected business and talent growth.Develop IT and cybersecurity audit schedule to facilitate across the Hillpointe organization.RequirementsBS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.3-5 years of job-related experience.NOTE: This document outlines the general nature and level of work expected from individuals in this role. It's important to understand that this is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills. Additional tasks or job functions that can be safely performed may be required as necessary by supervisory personnel. This flexibility in additional duties showcases the company's adaptability and encourages employees to be versatile. The employee is expected to adhere to all work rules, procedures, and policies established by the company, including, but not limited to, those contained in the employee handbook.