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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Information Technology - **Company:** Hull Inc - **Location:** Hull, MA, United States - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Educational Software, Data Systems, Disaster Recovery, VMware ESX Servers, Local Area Networks, Microsoft Office, Network Administration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Student Information Systems, Software Engineering, Product Software Implementation Methods, Wide Area Networks, Web Platforms, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Gsuite, Network Server, User Accounts - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=55446b2e7f4c519a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Educational Technology or equivalent (Master's Degree preferred) * Professional experience in a technology leadership role, with a strong preference for prior experience in a K-12 educational environment and/or municipal government * Administrative and technical experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Windows 2016 and above, VMWare ESXi, Enterprise Networking and Cybersecurity Posture * Experience with policy development, budgeting and Grant Identification and writing * Deep understanding of data privacy laws, instructional technology trends, and modern AI tools in education and municipality ## Description GENERAL DUTIES: Serves as the strategic leader for the town's business and school district's educational and administrative technology operations. This role is responsible for architecting, implementing and managing a secure, robust digital platform that provides the technology needed to empower their staff, enhance student learning and optimize district-wide operations., * Strategic Leadership and Vision: * Technology Planning:Leads short-range and long-range technology planning to ensure systems align with town and district goals; recommends and develops plans for systems development and operations, hardware and software purchases, budgets and staffing * Policy Development:Creates and enforces policies regarding digital citizenship, acceptable use, cybersecurity, and data privacy (e.g., CIPA, FERPA and CJIS compliance); develops, implements, and monitors information systems policies and controls to ensure data accuracy, security, and legal and regulatory compliance * Vendor Management: Negotiates and contracts with consultants, technical personnel, and vendors for services and products * Technology Infrastructure and Security: * System Management: Oversees the design, installation, and maintenance of the town and district's Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), servers, and wireless connectivity * Cybersecurity: Implements and monitors data security protocols, firewalls, and disaster recovery and contingency backup plans * Hardware and Software Lifecycle: Manages the deployment, repair, and replacement cycles for staff/student devices; consults with management to analyze computer system needs for school and town administrative operations, determines the scope and priorities of projects, and discusses system capacity and equipment acquisitions * Financial Management System: Manages the Financial Management System and ensures system is available and secure for all end users; systems provide access to work flows required for business function * Manages all technical aspects of the town and district's special projects * Manages network scheduling, backup, storage, and retrieval functions * Manages physical inventory and tracking * Manages ticketing and Help Desk * Creation and management of user accounts * Assist and coordinate technology roll-outs * Assist, coordinate and oversee software implementation * Reviews reports of computer and peripheral equipment production, malfunction, and maintenance to determine costs and impact, and addresses problems * Develops, maintains, and tests disaster recovery plans * Coordinates technology needs for Town and School televised meetings * Coordinates with Vendors and other Town Departments * Manages all phone systems, voice mail system, PA systems, clock systems, security cameras and door access control * Coordinates and manages technology used by Public Safety * Coordinate and communicate with South Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center for Public Safety purposes * Instructional Technology and Integration: * Curriculum Support: Collaborates with the curriculum director on instructional technology to integrate digital tools into teaching and learning * Professional Development: Designs and oversees Professional Development programs to help educators effectively utilize educational software and hardware; coordinates and manages professional development for the town's staff as it relates to day-to-day business functionality * Student Data Systems: Manages Student Information Systems (SIS) and ensure digital platforms for standardized testing function smoothly * Operations and Budgeting: * Budget Administration: Prepares and manages the annual technology budget for town and school district including capital planning * Grant Funding: Researches and prepares grant proposals to secure supplemental funding for technology projects for both town and school district * Team Supervision and Management: Recruits, trains, and supervises in-house and contracted IT staff, including network administrators, data analysts, and school and town-level support technicians Any other duties and responsibilities as applicable for the position. ## Related Videos - [Personal Branding & Job Search - The Most Practical Approach You'll Ever Find](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/576-personal-branding-job-search-the-most-practical-approach-you-ll-ever-find) - [Full-stack role-based authorization in 45 minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/312-full-stack-role-based-authorization-in-45-minutes) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [HR & Tech: Why can't we be friends?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1493-hr-tech-why-can-t-we-be-friends) - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)