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Gaylord Archival (www.gaylord.com), located in Syracuse, NY since 1896, is a leading provider of preservation and display solutions. With a strong legacy of product innovation and a commitment to excellence, we specialize in delivering unique solutions to cultural organizations such as museums, archives, and libraries. We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished “hands-on” IT professional to lead the transformation and ongoing management of our IT team and systems.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the President, the Director of IT will lead the planning, implementation, and management of information technology (IT) network design, hardware/software deployment, help desk, licensing strategy, compliance, and security protocol. In addition, the Director of IT will join other key leaders in implementing our strategic plan for re-platforming our website, ERP, and VMware from on-premise solutions to cloud based solutions over the next 2-3 years.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership. The Director of IT is our in-house IT expert. The President and other department heads rely on the Director of IT to identify and mitigate IT risks, advise on best practices for a company our size, and support other departments with technology uptime and productivity improvements.
• Supplier Management: Manage 3rd-party support for Infrastructure, Operations, and Oracle.
• Collaboration. Co-create an IT plan in support of Gaylord Archival’s long term strategic growth plan.
• Project Management. We plan to invest $1+M in IT over the next three years to re-platform our legacy systems to the cloud.
• Fiscal Responsibility for an annual budget of ~$1M.

Key Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Effective management and implementation of infrastructure projects to meet business needs (VMware, Network, Database etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of ERP business systems, networks, and telecommunications equipment
• Technical knowledge of cybersecurity with ability to identify and eliminate security risks.
• Business requirements analysis and strategic technology planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service support internally and externally.

Location: Onsite is preferred, hybrid will be considered – Syracuse NY

Education and Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree: A degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Management Experience: A minimum of 5 years of managing a $1+M annual budget.

Project Management: Proven success in specifying and implementing cloud-based websites and ERP systems.

Business Acumen: Solid understanding of data analysis, budgeting, and business operations.

Benefits Package with Gaylord Archival:

Along with growth, and the opportunity to be challenged, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Performance Based Incentive Plan
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

We strive to attract and retain the best talent in the industry with a flexible and collaborative work environment. We prioritize work-life balance, health and safety, and teamwork. We encourage and empower our co-workers to contribute their skills and knowledge in the pursuit of our business goals.

Salary range: $130,000 to $180,000 depending on qualifications.

How to Apply:

Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. As an equal opportunity employer, Gaylord Archival considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person