Director of Information Technology (IT)

Lea County, NM (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 remote)
$100,000 – $120,000 base salary

Why This Role Matters

This is not a maintenance IT role.

You’ll lead and modernize the entire IT function for a mission-driven behavioral health organization—owning infrastructure, security, and long-term strategy that directly supports patient care and operational efficiency.

If you want real ownership instead of endless approvals, keep reading.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all IT operations (infrastructure, systems, networks, support)
• Develop and execute the IT strategy and roadmap
• Oversee enterprise systems, servers, and integrations
• Own cybersecurity, risk management, and compliance
• Build and maintain disaster recovery + business continuity plans
• Manage vendors, contracts, and IT budget
• Analyze system performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
• Collaborate with leadership on technology initiatives
• Hire, mentor, and lead IT staff

What You Bring

• 5+ years of IT leadership or management experience
• Strong experience with:
  • IT infrastructure (networks, servers, systems)
  • Cybersecurity / information security
  • Enterprise systems + integrations
• Experience managing vendors and budgets
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities without chaos
• Strong communication skills (translate tech → business)

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or nonprofit settings

What Makes This Different

• High-impact leadership role with real decision-making authority
• Hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• Mission-driven organization serving the community
• Opportunity to build, improve, and modernize IT from the ground up