IT Director

Uni Sea is looking for a passionate IT Director to lead, develop and mentor Uni Sea’s IT employees working in our Redmond, Washington and Dutch Harbor, Alaska operations. The IT Director will be working at our Corporate Office located in Redmond, Washington.

The IT Director is responsible for ensuring that Uni Sea’s IT infrastructure is robust, secure and scalable to support our business objectives. The person in this role is responsible for strategic planning and tactical execution in support of all company divisions’ technical needs and anticipated future needs and requirements. The IT director is responsible for overseeing the IT department and the activities of external IT vendors and consultants.

This position will require occasional travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska as necessary to learn business needs and requirements, as well as to provide support during major IT projects. Travel to Dutch Harbor, Alaska will usually be coordinated with advance notice, and the duration of the trips may be for up to two weeks at a time.

• Develop IT strategies designed to support Uni Sea’s business and financial goals. Working with the IT Division and company leaders, develop an IT roadmap that provides company-wide transparency into all IT projects, priorities and objectives.
• Oversee the management of IT operations including all systems, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Determine optimum IT solutions by collaborating with other departments to understand their technology needs. Provide expertise in considering various options available and the cost effectiveness of each.
• Oversee work provided by consultants and software vendors to implement software, software modifications, interfaces, and data conversions along with evaluating their activities and performance.
• Lead and mentor Uni Sea’s team of IT professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and outstanding customer service. Provide opportunities for professional growth and continual learning for each team member. Set team and individual goals and hold each person accountable for meeting them.
• Ensure the security of IT systems and data, implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to keep Uni Sea at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Build and manage IT budgets, resources, policies and procedures.
• Collect and analyze data to help support business decisions. Assist other departments in identifying key metrics and reporting requirements.
• Oversee the development, design and preparation of system documentation. The documentation will include flow charts or Warnier/Orr diagrams, data flow diagrams, record layouts, technical notes and user manuals.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of system and building security resources, allocating users with security access to the computer system, while maintaining security of confidential information.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in IT management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, data management, and emerging technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Experience in budget management and strategic planning.
• Experience with IT management frameworks such as ITIL and ITSM.
• Security-related certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA
• Must be able to pass a post offer drug screen and criminal background check.

This is a salaried exempt…