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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Information Technology - **Company:** LIGHTHOUSE - **Location:** St. Louis, MO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data Loss, Information Technology Operations, Scrum Methodology, Wide Area Networks, Information Technology - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8b5072b4c4342843 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, If you're seeking a new opportunity to work with an organization focused on future growth, strategy and innovation, look no further! LHB Industries is currently seeking a IT Director with 12 years direct IT experience and 5 years experience in a leadership role, preferably in a manufacturing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity that not only provides the chance to work and collaborate with a dedicated team, but also allows you to make a difference in the community., * Sound understanding of computer systems, networks, security, telecommunications, databases, and storage systems. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail. * Strong leadership and project management skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Excellent interpersonal skills. * Ability to work under stressful conditions, multi-task, and effectively manage and prioritize tasks and projects. * Ability to understand how parts interact with the whole and integrate with future plans. * A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected., * B.S. in information technology, information systems, computer science or equivalent required. * Minimum 12 years' experience working in IT operations. * Minimum 5 years' management experience. ## Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the strategic vision and development of IT strategies that support the achievement of business objectives. As a member of the executive leadership team, will partner with other executive leaders to thoroughly evaluate and integrate IT infrastructure and systems to support execution of key organizational strategies., * Designs, deploys, maintains, and administers organization-wide IT infrastructure including, but not limited to, Cloud based operations, LAN/WAN operations, and organization-wide software. * Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss. * Develops and implements strategies as they relate to the organization's cybersecurity to ensure industry compliance, including the facilitation of IT security audits or investigations. * Coordinates, researches, designs, and deploys multisite enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. * Oversees e-commerce operations to ensure 24/7 availability and to ensure sites are properly configured for B2B and B2C customers. * Guides the integration of acquired business' IT processes into the organization's system. * Keep current with trends and issues in the IT industry and advise, counsel, and educate executives and management on their competitive or financial impact * Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of third-party services on a regular basis. * Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs. * Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers, including the negotiation and administration of vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements. * Develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions and efficient use of resources. * Provides resources and/or conducts user training relative to the operation and use of the organization's IT systems. * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT department, ensuring high levels of system performance and reliability. * Develop knowledge and understanding of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification and implement as necessary. * Manage projects using traditional and Agile methods, including Scrum, Kanban, and waterfall. * Other duties as assigned., * Directly manages and supports the activities of the IT team. * Hires, trains, motivates, and manages team. * Schedules, organizes, and assigns projects to members of team. * Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. * Manages discipline and termination of assigned staff in accordance with organization policy. ## Related Videos - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [How to Avoid LLM Pitfalls - Mete Atamel and Guillaume Laforge](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1328-how-to-avoid-llm-pitfalls-mete-atamel-and-guillaume-laforge) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)