Director Information Technology Operations

Interim Assistant IT Director – IT Operations & Cybersecurity

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite — 5 days per week

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Contract Duration: 12 months

Client: South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT leader to serve as Interim Assistant IT Director for the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. This role will support the leadership and operational management of the agency’s IT Division, overseeing IT service delivery, vendor performance, cybersecurity operations, compliance, and enterprise technology initiatives.

The successful candidate will work closely with IT leadership, internal teams, statewide shared-services providers, and managed service partners to maintain secure, reliable, and accountable technology services.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for a professional who combines strategic oversight with practical IT operations experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers.
• Manage vendor relationships, service-level agreements (SLAs), service quality, and performance accountability.
• Coordinate with statewide shared-services providers to ensure effective IT service delivery.
• Participate in cybersecurity operations, including incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessments, and remediation.
• Support access control reviews, security audits, regulatory compliance, and IT policy adherence.
• Oversee enterprise system integrations involving SAP, financial institutions, and third-party systems.
• Assist with IT procurement, contract renewals, budget monitoring, annual audits, and reporting.
• Contribute to technology planning, operational improvements, and risk management initiatives.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop IT staff as part of the IT Division leadership team.
• Participate in an intermittent on-call rotation, including occasional after-hours and weekend support.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 6 years of progressive IT experience managing complex technology functions.
• At least 3 years of full-time supervisory experience in an IT environment.
• Experience managing managed service providers or outsourced IT vendors, including SLA and performance management.
• Leadership experience in cybersecurity operations, including incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessment.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft Intune.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and handle sensitive information with sound judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in state government, financial services, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with audits, compliance, risk management, and shared-services operating models.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with SAP, financial institution interfaces, secure file transfer, or enterprise system integrations.
• Experience with IT procurement, vendor contracts, and budget management.
• One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or PMP.

Work Location and Availability

• This position is fully onsite in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, five days per week.
• Applicants must currently reside in South Carolina. Relocation is not available for this opportunity.
• Candidates must be available for onsite interviews in South Carolina.
• The role requires occasional after-hours support and participation in an on-call rotation.
• Candidates must be able to complete required background and credit checks, if applicable.
• The role may involve occasional hands-on equipment support, including lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

The initial engagement is expected to last 12 months, with no contract extension planned. The position offers the potential for conversion to a full-time state role for a suitable candidate; conversion is not guaranteed.

Interview Process

The process is expected to include:

1. Initial virtual interview.
2. Onsite interview, followed by a guided questionnaire.
3. Final onsite interview with senior leadership.

Interested candidates: Please apply with an updated resume highlighting relevant IT leadership, operations management, vendor oversight, and cybersecurity experience.