Technology Risk Management Jobs in Louisville, KY

Job Summary

Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead the strategic direction, planning, and oversight of the firm’s technology infrastructure, cybersecurity program, and information systems.

This leadership role is responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and modern technology operations that support business operations while aligning with the firm’s long-term strategic goals.

The IT Director will report to the Chief Executive Officer and collaborate closely with executive leadership to drive innovation, manage risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize technology investments across the firm. This position will also play a key role in the implementation and ongoing management of Microsoft Intune and Microsoft 365 cloud services, ensuring secure endpoint management, mobility, and data protection in a legal services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and execute a comprehensive IT strategy aligned with the goals and operational needs of Isaacs & Isaacs Law Firm.
• Advise executive leadership on technology investments, cybersecurity risk management, and emerging technologies.
• Establish and enforce IT governance policies, cybersecurity standards, and best practices appropriate for a law firm environment.
• Support technology initiatives that improve efficiency, security, collaboration, and client service across the firm.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

• Oversee administration of Microsoft 365, including Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams.
• Oversee Azure Active Directory / Microsoft Entra ID administration, identity management, and access controls.
• Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for device enrollment, endpoint security, patch management, conditional access, and mobile device management.
• Manage cloud and on-premises infrastructure, including servers, networking equipment, firewalls, and security appliances.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of systems that support legal case management, document management, communications, and daily firm operations.

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

• Oversee cybersecurity operations, including endpoint protection, firewall management, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and incident response.
• Coordinate security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments.
• Ensure protection of confidential client, case, employee, and firm data.
• Support compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, privacy, and industry security standards.
• Manage ongoing security awareness training for employees.
• Develop and maintain incident response, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans.

IT Operations & Support

• Lead IT support services to ensure high system availability, responsiveness, and performance across the firm.
• Oversee hardware lifecycle management, procurement, and software licensing compliance.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage relationships with IT vendors, technology partners, software providers, and service providers.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage members of the IT department.
• Ensure timely support for employees in a fast-paced legal environment in an in-office, remote and international setting.

Financial & Administrative Oversight

• Manage the IT budget, ensuring cost-effective allocation of technology resources.
• Evaluate technology purchases, renewals, and vendor contracts.
• Maintain documentation of systems architecture, policies, procedures, and security protocols.
• Support firm leadership with reporting, planning, and recommendations related to technology operations.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account with bi-weekly employer contributions
• Group Life and AD&D insurance (employee, spouse, child(ren) employer paid)
• Voluntary Life (employee, spouse, child(ren) employee paid)
• STD & LTD (employer paid)
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Work Location

This is an in-office position based in Louisville, KY.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive IT experience, including leadership or management responsibilities.
• Experience managing IT operations in a legal, professional services, or similarly regulated environment preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-user environments with a high degree of confidentiality, urgency, and operational reliability.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure / Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Intune, endpoint security, and identity management.
• Experience with firewalls, VPNs, network infrastructure, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, and cloud-based security solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices, compliance frameworks, data protection standards, and risk management.
• Experience with legal technology platforms, case management systems, document management systems, or eDiscovery tools preferred.
• Strong understanding of backup, disaster recovery, business continuity, and incident response practices.

Leadership & Communication Skills

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including attorneys, legal staff, and executive leadership.
• Proven experience managing teams, vendors, and cross-functional technology initiatives.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential client and firm information.
• Ability to prioritize competing needs in a fast-paced law firm environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Firm to assure equal employment opportunity to all employees, candidates for employment, and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender sex (including pregnancy), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, status as a smoker, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.