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# Director of IT

- **Company:** JMS Technical Solutions
- **Location:** Buffalo, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Disaster Recovery, Reliability of Systems
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=afbee53fa56aff31

## About the Role

* 10+ years of progressive technology leadership (CTO, VP Tech, Director IT, Head of Engineering).
 * Hands-on experience implementing and governing AI tools.
 * Strong cybersecurity and disaster recovery background.
 * Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
 * Professional services or regulated industry experience a plus.
 * Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical strategy for non-technical audiences.
 * Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

## Description

We're seeking a hands-on IT Director to own technology vision, architecture, and execution. This leader will set the multi-year roadmap, drive AI adoption, oversee cybersecurity, manage all vendors, and ensure our systems scale across offices in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., * Build and maintain a multi-year technology roadmap.

 * Align technology investments with firm growth and operational priorities.
 * Conduct systems audits, cost/benefit analysis, and present recommendations to leadership.
 * Evaluate, implement, and govern AI tools for legal workflows and back-office automation.
 * Create firm-wide AI usage policies and ethical guardrails.
 * Train attorneys and staff on responsible AI use.
 * Oversee MyCase, Microsoft 365, communication platforms, and legal tech tools.
 * Ensure system reliability, integration, and scalability across multi-office operations.
 * Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and monitor SLAs.
 * Lead cybersecurity strategy, network reliability, and data protection.
 * Maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
 * Ensure compliance with U.S. and international privacy requirements.
 * Deliver technology and AI training across the firm.
 * Drive adoption of new tools and automation.
 * Partner with the COO on tech-enabled process improvements.


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