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Director, Information Technology
Seattle, WA
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Job Description
Description
TITLE: Director, Information Technology
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Vice President, Information Technology
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Sur La Table is the Mecca for those who love to cook and entertain. Ours is a three-decade legacy of culinary innovation, authenticity and discovery. We differentiate ourselves by our expertise - we're the Trusted Authority and it shows in our product selection and customer experience. We create value for our shareholders while investing in our employees and the communities were we live and work.
Like a lively dinner party, we strive to create a unique experience by inviting just the right people. Thinkers. Artists. Food Lovers. People with a passion for what they do and how they do it. That's where you come in. The missing ingredient. The person to complete our team and make our recipe for success more than just a metaphor.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Director of Information Technology will be responsible for the technical infrastructure and the enterprise applications, both customer-facing production systems as well as internal applications. This position will establish, plan, and administer the overall policies and goals for the information technology department.
RESPONSIBILITIES: (including, but not limited to)
* Participates as an integral and active member in the strategic planning process with the ability to be hands-on when need be
* Directs and motivates a staff of professionals in Network Services, Desktop Services and Applications to ensure all business objectives are met
* Provides advice on evaluation, selection, implementation and maintenance of information systems, ensuring appropriate investment in strategic and operational systems
* Works collaboratively with team members to ensure that the IT team fulfill requirements and meet expected service level agreements
* Maintains and improves staff knowledge of network, software, system development, project management, programming languages, tools, techniques, and customer service skills
* Establishes policies, standards, practices, and security measures to ensure compliance with accepted industry practice
* Negotiates price discounts from vendors for computer and computer-related equipment and software
REQUIREMENTS: (including, but not limited to)
* 5+ years experience in managing functions and departments dealing with information handling, work flow, and systems
* A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IS, or related field is preferred
* 5+ years in a mentor/leadership role
* Networking Concepts: TCP/IP, Routing, DHCP, DNS, IPSec, RPC over HTTPS, MPLS
* Storage Concepts: SCSI, SATA, SAS, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5
* Hardware: HP Servers, Dell Laptops and Workstations, Cisco Firewalls, EMC Storage Arrays
* Demonstrate initiative, exercise good judgment, exhibit strong profit orientation, and have the ability to achieve results through others
* Solid understanding of information technology and information security (including firewalls, VPNs, penetration testing and other security devices)
* Documented experience in the implementation and execution within a multi-platform, multi-disciplinary technology environment
* Must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
* Must be passionate about technology and willing to embrace new opportunities
* Must be a highly-experienced, creative manager with a demonstrated record of leadership, management, and technical success in information systems
Sur La Table is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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Experience Required
5 plus years
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Last Update
July 07, 2010
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