What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Director position at Old Republic Surety Company?
Old Republic Surety Company (ORSC) is currently seeking an Information Technology (IT) Director to join its Information Services Team in Brookfield, WI. ORSC ranks among the nation's top underwriters of contractors' performance and payment bonds, miscellaneous surety, and commercial fidelity, offering thousands of types of bonds. We are growing across the country which is creating new opportunities across the organization.
In general, the IT Director manages and directs the company's information technology (IT) infrastructure and operations teams, ensuring the department provides efficient, effective, and reliable technical support service.
Essential duties for the role are as follows:
- Leads development and implementation processes and policies for the organization's IT systems and department. Includes support and help desk services.
- Develops and implements business continuity protocols to minimize disruption to business operations in the event of emergency situations or data loss.
- Establishes efficiency and efficacy standards, providing recommendations for improvement of IT infrastructure.
- Analyzes IT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs.
- Oversees security of systems, networks, and enterprise information. Includes facilitating all security audits and investigations.
- Develops and maintains relationships with external IT vendors and service providers.
- Performs all staff and resource management for IT infrastructure team.
- Develops and maintains IT strategies and road maps for all IT infrastructure technologies.
- Supervise direct reports, make recommendations for performance management and disciplinary action. Train subordinates to achieve goals. In addition, contribute to the new employee selection process.
- Other duties as assigned.
Working as an IT Director requires one to work independently and effectively within a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products is necessary. Other skills necessary include excellent oral and written communication skills, strong organizational and accurate proofreading skills, the ability to maintain accurate records, the ability to exercise discretion with confidential information, strong attention to detail, and the ability to use a variety of office equipment.
Old Republic Surety Company offers numerous opportunities for our employees to grow and prosper. We have a culture of growth from within and we support our employees' pursuits in advancing their careers. We offer this in an open-door, collaborative workplace that encourages and rewards both teamwork and individual contributions. We want bright, passionate individuals who share our values and quest for success. To learn more about our company culture and our outstanding benefits, please visit our and watch this .
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Old Republic Surety Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse workplace.
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