VP, Information Technology, (Cincinnati, Ohio, Corporate Office, Hybrid)

Since 1931, Burke has consistently redefined expectations in the marketing research industry.  Working across a variety of industries, we help our clients gain actionable perspective on their most critical business challenges, providing a range of solutions from agile research to integrated strategic decision support.

Today, we continue to push the boundaries of what marketing research can be - uniting research, strategy, and education. With Seed Strategy, our innovation and strategic consulting division, we have expertise in strategy, innovation, branding, and marketing to support our clients throughout every phase of the product/service life cycle. In addition, we provide comprehensive training on research fundamentals and best practices through the Burke Institute—our dedicated education division.  Wherever our clients find themselves on the path to success, we help them move forward with clarity, confidence, and perspective.

Burke is 100% employee-owned and is a WBENC-certified Women’s Business Enterprise.

Burke is actively seeking a dynamic VP of Information Technology to lead the infrastructure of all company technical operations. This pivotal role is charged with architecting and driving the IT strategies and solutions that seamlessly integrate with the strategic plan of the company.  The VP will guide the IT Team, providing inspired leadership, direction, and management.  They will also ensure the IT platform adheres to regulatory practices, eradicates security risks, and boosts customer satisfaction.

 

What You’ll Do:

·        Lead and manage Infrastructure, Security, and IT Administration functions focused on a variety of operational business needs and projects.

·        Manages the Information Technology, IT Security, and Compliance staff, including interviewing, hiring, and training staff members; establishing priorities; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; maintaining performance standards; and maintaining a positive, productive work environment.

·        Create an annual operating and capital budget in partnership with the leadership.  Develops annual department budget and ensures expenditures are consistent with budgeted costs.

·        Manage contracts, relationships, and negotiations with third-party vendors for our various IT systems.

·        Manage and participate in the planning and implementation of security standards, practices, and procedures to ensure system security and legal compliance. 

·        Lead daily security operations for all on-premise, hosted, and cloud infrastructure, storage, systems, and networks. 

·        Develop, schedule, test, and communicate the IT Disaster Recovery plan and procedures. 

·        Establishes the vision for the organization to improve security, enhance user experience, and stay up to date on current best practices.

·        Evaluates network security and recommends/implements safeguards necessary to maintain adequate security.

·        Oversee IT Security Engineer role as it manages Microsoft 365 Security and compliance, conducts routine and annual audits, and manages other aspects of our Information Security Management System (ISMS).

·        Develop Corrective Actions to remediate Security Incidents.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

·        BA/BS degree in computer science, MIS, Engineering, or similar field.

·        Minimum 10+ years of proven work experience in the management of PC hardware and software support; proficiency with Windows and MS Office products in a Windows Active Directory.

·        Strong experience in technology planning, project planning, and team leadership, as well as establishing and managing service measures to ensure organizational effectiveness.

·        Experience in managing comprehensive enterprise-wide information security and IT risk management programs is required.

·        Ability to analyze problems and recommend/develop practical and cost-effective solutions.

·        Ability to manage teams of technicians and effectively prioritize and execute tasks.

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills, plus solid organization, presentation, and documentation abilities.

·        Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Defender (endpoint, cloud apps, and email), Purview and DLP, Intune, Sentinel, Microsoft SQL Server, PowerShell, and SQL scripting.

·        Proven expertise in cybersecurity and ISO 27001 certification or similar  information security control frameworks.

·        Project management certification and/or a master’s degree in business administration are highly recommended.  

 

Burke offers competitive pay including bonuses and free stock.  As part of a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), you'll share in the financial success of the company.  We also offer a complete benefits package with health/dental/vision/disability insurance, time-off benefits, 401(k) savings and a match.

Burke is cultivating an inclusive culture that listens to and respects all people. We empower our employees and partners to be their authentic selves, creating a place where our people feel a true sense of belonging. In doing so, we collectively form a unique and compelling perspective for our clients, community, and ourselves. Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

As part of our hiring process, Burke conducts a criminal background check on all potential employees.  You may be asked to provide additional information for that purpose.  (A conviction does not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.)