Job Description

Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced IT Director for our client in Central Illinois. This is 3-6-month contract opportunity for the right person. If you’re that person and if you have the IT Director expertise that we need, submit your resume now!

LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!

Position Summary

The IT Director leads the organization’s technology strategy, operations, and security to support business goals. This role oversees IT infrastructure, systems, teams, budgets, and vendors while ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable technology solutions. Reports to the CIO.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute IT strategy aligned with organizational objectives
• Oversee IT infrastructure, applications, networks, and cloud services
• Lead cybersecurity, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Manage IT staff, vendors, budgets, and major technology projects
• Partner with business leaders to deliver effective technology solutions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong knowledge of IT operations, security, and project management
• Proven leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)
Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer
Corp to corp candidates will not be considered

The base range for this contract position is $80 - $110 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.

In some cases, LRS Consulting uses generative artificial intelligence (“AI”) in support of our hiring processes. LRS takes steps to ensure the use of AI does not result in discrimination based on protected class(es). AI may be used in the hiring process solely in support of the assessment of candidate qualifications. All decisions in the hiring process are made by LRS employees. If AI will be used in the hiring process for the position for which you are applying, you will be notified and will have the opportunity to opt out. Please contact AI.Questions@lrs.com with any questions.