Director of Business Technology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Design and execute IT strategies that are in sync with RAB’s business goals.

• Supervise IT infrastructure, encompassing desktops, servers, networks, cloud services, and associated systems.

• Oversee cybersecurity, information security, risk management, compliance, and disaster recovery efforts.

• Manage and guide IT personnel, ensuring effective technology support and service delivery.

• Create and uphold IT policies, procedures, standards, and documentation.

• Formulate and oversee IT budgets, vendor agreements, technology resources, and capacity planning.

• Direct technology projects, system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements in processes.

• Collaborate with executive leadership and various departments to meet business needs and prioritize technology initiatives.

• Assess tools, direct integrations, and deploy functional AI-enabled systems that reshape business processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.

• Consideration may be given to equivalent relevant education and experience.

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in IT, including leadership or management roles.

• 2-4 years of experience with AI tools.

• Proven expertise in IT infrastructure, desktop and server management, networking, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, vendor management, budgeting, and technology implementation.

• Familiarity with AWS/Azure and knowledge of programming or scripting languages.

• A Master’s degree and relevant certifications in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, networking, or IT management are preferred.

• Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot is preferred.

• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and cloud technologies.

• Capability to lead, inspire, and develop IT team members.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting complex issues, evaluating risks, and making informed decisions.

• Ability to utilize AI tools to enhance IT operations, automate processes, and foster efficiency and innovation.

• Awareness of cybersecurity threats, controls, and risk tradeoffs.

• Skill in clearly communicating technical information and effectively collaborating with executive leadership, employees, and external partners.

• Aptitude for prioritizing initiatives, coordinating resources, and managing competing demands.

• Capacity to assess technology risks and balance security, operational requirements, and costs.

• Competence in evaluating vendors, negotiating contracts, and nurturing productive business relationships.

• Ability to manage budgets, assess technology investments, and align IT decisions with business objectives.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Approximately 10% travel to RAB facilities, vendor meetings, training, conferences, and team-building activities may be required.