Director of Information Technology

The Director of Information Technology is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT functions for the organization. This includes directing IT operations to meet church and school requirements, supporting and maintaining existing applications, and developing new technical solutions. The individual must align with Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church’s statement of faith (https://eagleslanding.org/beliefs/) and uphold the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 (https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/). They will serve with a ministry mindset, aligning IT leadership with the mission and vision of both the church and school.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
• essential functions.
• Lead the planning, implementation, and ongoing management of all IT systems across the church and school.
• Analyze organizational needs and recommend cost-effective and strategic technical solutions.
• Ensure the consistency, reliability, and maintainability of IT systems by establishing and enforcing standards and procedures.
• Direct and prioritize the workload of IT staff; oversee recruitment, performance management, and professional development.
•  Manage vendor relationships, licensing, and contracts for hardware, software, and services.
• Serve as the liaison between users, operations, and leadership for systems design, modifications, and troubleshooting.
• Provide troubleshooting, implementation, and maintenance support for:
  • Windows and Mac desktops and peripherals (MFPs, scanners, cameras, etc.).
  • Windows Servers (VMware environment).
  • Network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, Active Directory, firewalls, routers, switches, and wireless access points.
  • Campus security technologies including cameras and access control systems.
  • Accounting and financial systems, both local (on-prem) and cloud-based.
  • Manage, track, and complete work tickets daily through the Atera helpdesk system.
  • Oversee operational IT projects such as OS upgrades, server/storage migrations, and cloud adoption initiatives.
  • Support the school’s Bring Your Own Technology (BYOT) program and help design and lead the transition toward a 1:1 student device model.

Required Skills
Technical Capability
Business Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Customer/Client Focus
Leadership

Supervisory Responsibility
This position manages all employees of the IT department and is responsible for their hiring,
development, and performance.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional church and school environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers.

Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with arms.
Occasional bending, squatting, lifting, and climbing ladders for equipment installations and cable
runs are required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with additional oncampus presence required Sunday mornings and occasional evenings/weekends for special
events or urgent IT needs.

Required Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent
work experience.

Required Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years in information technology.
• Experience designing, deploying, and supporting enterprise-level Windows and Mac
• environments.
• Experience with Windows Server administration in a VMware environment. Proficiency in Active Directory, Group Policy, PowerShell, and cloud directory services.
• Experience supporting and integrating financial/accounting systems (local and cloud).
• Experience administering large-scale wireless networks (RADIUS or similar).
• Familiarity with network security concepts, including authentication methods, ACLs, and
• firewalls.
• Experience managing, troubleshooting, and administering virtualization, backups, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Helpdesk/service desk management experience.
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft certifications (MCSA, MCSE), or equivalent preferred.
• Prior IT experience in a school or church environment preferred.
• Experience with 1:1 technology initiatives in K–12 schools strongly desired.