Director, IT & Cybersecurity

Director, IT & Cybersecurity

Location: Duluth, GA Type: Full-Time
Department: Information Technology/Administration Status: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Finance Schedule: M-F (on-site 8:30am – 5:00pm)
Direct Reports: IT Application Manager, IT Application Specialists Salary: $134,000 - $157,500 + Bonus Eligible

The Role:
We’re seeking a Director of IT & Cybersecurity to play a critical role in defining, executing, and continuously improving IPA’s technology and cybersecurity strategy across corporate systems, infrastructure, and customer-facing platforms.

This role partners closely with business leaders, Operations, Finance, and Engineering to build secure, scalable, and reliable technology environments that reduce risk, improve system reliability, enhance productivity, and support company growth.

This is an opportunity to make a direct impact across the organization by strengthening cybersecurity posture, establishing clear standards and controls, and enabling consistent, secure execution of IT services.

The Director of IT & Cybersecurity supports operational excellence and strengthens IPA’s ability to operate efficiently, securely, and with confidence.

What You’ll Do:
• Define, execute, and continuously improve IPA’s IT and cybersecurity strategy across corporate systems, infrastructure, and customer-facing platforms to support business objectives and long term growth.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing IT team, establishing clear priorities, standard practices, and accountability while remaining actively engaged in execution as a player-coach.
• Design, implement, and sustain secure, reliable, and scalable IT infrastructure, including networks, cloud environments, endpoints, and enterprise applications.
• Establish, document, and maintain IT standards, procedures, and controls that enable consistent execution, reduce risk, and support operational excellence.
• Strengthen IPA’s cybersecurity posture by implementing and continuously improving security controls, monitoring, incident response, and risk management practices across internal and external systems.
• Partner with business leaders to understand technology needs, prioritize initiatives, and deliver solutions that improve productivity, system reliability, and user experience.
• Oversee disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response planning, ensuring readiness through regular reviews, updates, and testing.• Manage and optimize corporate software platforms (e.g., Microsoft 365, Azure), security tools, and IT operations to ensure availability, performance, and compliance.
• Evaluate, select, and manage technology vendors and service providers, ensuring strong performance, security alignment, and cost-effective outcomes.
• Partner with Finance to develop and manage the IT budget, tracking spend, evaluating ROI, and making data-...