Director of Information Technology

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible IT experience, including substantial leadership or management experience.
• Bachelors degree in information technology, computer science, business management, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure, enterprise security, application and services integration, vendor management, project management, and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with vendors, firm owners, attorneys, staff, and direct reports.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and ownership of tasks and projects through completion.
• Strategic thinking skills and the ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Commitment to excellent customer service and professional, courteous representation of the firm.
• Preferred: Experience in a professional services environment, such as a law or accounting firm.
• Preferred: Masters degree or another advanced degree.
• Preferred: Relevant IT or cybersecurity certifications.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel as needed to support the IT needs of all offices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the IT department, overseeing staffing, training, employee development, and resource allocation.
• Manage hardware and software procurement, deployment, maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle planning.
• Establish and enforce security controls, access management, authentication, endpoint protection, and data-protection measures.
• Promote cybersecurity awareness and training among attorneys and staff.
• Lead or oversee major technology implementations, upgrades, migrations, and other IT projects.
• Develop and manage the annual budget for capital expenditures, project costs, software, licenses, and services.
• Assess and defend against security threats while fostering a firm-wide cybersecurity culture.
• Direct the helpdesk to ensure the firms operational needs are met.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Technologies:

• Hardware
• Support
• Security

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We are Woods Rogers, a Virginia-based law firm where more than 135 attorneys collaborate across disciplines to provide business-focused legal advice to clients ranging from individuals to large corporations. We are seeking a Director of IT to join our growing, mid-sized firm as an integral member of our administrative leadership team, reporting to the Executive Director. This is a full-time, exempt role that may be based in any of our six offices, with travel as needed. Our professional office environment offers a salary range of $175,000–$250,000, subject to our compensation process, along with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid time off and holidays; a 401(k) with matching; parental leave; employer-paid parking; and a gym membership. We are an equal opportunity employer, and applications are reviewed as they arrive; the position remains open until filled.

last updated 44 week of 2026