IT Director
WE’RE HIRING: IT DIRECTOR
Head Office – Talamban, Cebu City
We are looking for an experienced and strategic IT Director to lead the company’s technology operations, infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity, and digital initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
Oversee the company’s networks, servers, cloud and on-premise infrastructure, databases, and business applications.
Ensure system availability, data security, backups, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Lead IT projects from planning and budgeting to implementation and completion.
Manage IT support services, ticket resolution, preventive maintenance, and technology assets.
Strengthen cybersecurity measures, endpoint protection, access controls, and compliance standards.
Evaluate software, systems, vendors, and third-party IT service providers.
Maintain updated IT policies, technical documentation, network diagrams, and recovery procedures.
Partner with department heads to identify technology needs and implement system improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop the IT team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, or a related course.
At least five years of IT managerial or leadership experience; retail industry experience is preferred.
Strong experience managing cloud and on-premise servers, networks, databases, and enterprise applications.
Knowledge of POS, lending, inventory management, SAP, and e-commerce systems.
Strong background in cybersecurity, threat detection, encryption, access control, endpoint security, and compliance.
Proficient in Windows Server, Linux Server, virtualization, MySQL, or MariaDB.
Knowledge of IT service management, ticketing systems, backup processes, and disaster recovery.
Experience in project management, vendor negotiation, contract management, and vendor performance evaluation.
Familiarity with software development methodologies, data warehousing, analytics, and business intelligence platforms.
Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred: AWS, Microsoft, server, or cybersecurity certifications. A master’s degree is an advantage.