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Interim Assistant IT Director

Air InfoSec, LLC

Location
Onsite (Columbia, South Carolina)
Compensation
$65 - $75/hr
Employment
Contract
Level
Senior Level
Posted 2 days ago

About the role

Air InfoSec, a veteran-built cybersecurity consulting firm, is seeking an Interim Assistant IT Director to support the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office. This role oversees IT infrastructure, cybersecurity operations, and vendor management within a regulated financial environment.

Skills

IT Leadership Infrastructure Management Cybersecurity Operations Vendor Management SLA Management Staff Supervision Risk Assessment Incident Response Vulnerability Management Audit Compliance SAP Integration Active Directory Microsoft Entra ID Intune Procurement Budget Monitoring

Full job details

This is an onsite role; only local candidates will be considered.

The Interim Assistant IT Director will support the South Carolina State Treasurer’s Office on IT Division leadership and operations. Serving as second-in-command of the IT Division, this role oversees infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers. The position works closely with the IT Operations Manager, who reports to this role and manages daily operations. Key areas of responsibility include staff supervision, vendor and service-level accountability, cybersecurity operations, audit and compliance support, enterprise system integrations, procurement, and long-range technology planning. The role operates in a regulated financial environment that requires sound judgment, discretion with sensitive information, and effective communication with staff, vendors, statewide shared-services providers, and agency leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee infrastructure, business application, and helpdesk services delivered by internal staff and managed service providers.
  • Supervise, develop, and direct IT staff, and coordinate IT operations with the IT Operations Manager.
  • Hold managed service providers and outsourced vendors accountable for service performance, SLAs, and delivery commitments.
  • Serve as the primary operations liaison to statewide shared-services providers.
  • Participate in the agency’s Information Security Team and support incident response activities.
  • Lead or coordinate vulnerability-management activities, and participate in risk assessments and remediation.
  • Support access control reviews, audits, policy compliance, and annual audit and reporting requirements.
  • Oversee integrations with the State’s SAP environment, financial institutions, and third-party systems.
  • Track contract renewals, assist with procurement and budget monitoring, and contribute to long-range technology planning.
  • Communicate operational priorities, risks, and service issues to stakeholders.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications

  • 6 years of progressive IT experience managing complex information technology functions.
  • 3 years of full-time supervisory experience in an IT environment.
  • Experience managing IT services delivered through managed service providers or outsourced 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 Intune.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to build and support a team-oriented environment.
  • Sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive information.
  • Ability to prioritize competing work and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in state-government IT.
  • Experience in financial services IT or other regulated environments.
  • Experience with audit, compliance, and risk management.
  • Experience working within state-government shared-services models.
  • Project management experience.
  • Experience with enterprise systems and integrations, including SAP integration oversight.
  • Experience with financial institution interfaces and secure file transfer.
  • Experience with IT procurement, contract management, and budget management or monitoring.
  • One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, ITIL, or PMP.

Additional Requirements

  • Must currently reside in South Carolina.
  • Must be able to report fully onsite in Columbia, South Carolina, throughout the engagement.
  • Must be available for occasional after-hours and intermittent weekend work, including participation in an on-call rotation, to address incidents, support maintenance, and meet critical deadlines.
  • Must be able to meet the stated physical requirements of the position.
  • Must be able to complete required pre-employment screening.

Work Location and Schedule

Location: 1200 Senate Street, Suite 218, Columbia, South Carolina 29201.
Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift, 38 hours per week.
Work Arrangement: Fully onsite.