Executive Director – Cybersecurity, IT Operations

Catholic Diocese of Dallas

. Develop and execute the Diocese's technology and cybersecurity strategy .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing technology and cybersecurity strategies, managing IT operations, and leading enterprise-level projects. Proficient in risk management, vendor management, and establishing technology standards within a nonprofit environment.

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Cybersecurity Strategy DevelopmentIT Operations ManagementVendor ManagementRisk ManagementProject Delivery

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Hard Skills

Information TechnologyCybersecurityInfrastructure ManagementCloud ServicesData ProtectionIncident ResponseBusiness ContinuityMicrosoft 365Technology BudgetingAI Program Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem-SolvingRelationship-BuildingOrganizationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

NetworksServersTelecommunicationsEndpointsService Desk SoftwareConfiguration Management ToolsOperational Runbooks

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit EnvironmentDiocesan RequirementsPapal GuidelinesRegulatory ObligationsTechnical Assessments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute the Diocese's technology and cybersecurity strategy
Advise senior leadership regarding technology risks, investments, service needs, and modernization opportunities
Direct Diocesan technology personnel and external providers; establish priorities, accountability, and measurable service expectations
Establish and maintain a risk-based cybersecurity program aligned with recognized industry frameworks and applicable Diocesan requirements
Oversee cybersecurity policies, standards, risk assessments, awareness, incident response, vulnerability management, and executive reporting
Coordinate protection of confidential clergy, employee, student, donor, financial, and operational information
Establish an AI program and oversee AI governance, human oversight, vendor review, data protection, and lifecycle management
Oversee networks, servers, cloud services, Microsoft 365, identity and access management, telecommunications, endpoints, data protection, and core business applications
Ensure technology services are secure, reliable, supportable, and responsive to organizational needs
Direct service desk and user-support functions and promote continuous improvement in service quality
Direct disaster recovery, backup, restoration testing, business continuity, and technology resilience activities
Oversee secure acquisition, development, deployment, documentation, support, and lifecycle of internal and third-party applications
Lead major technology projects, architecture decisions, implementations, integrations, and change-management activities
Manage the IT and cybersecurity budget, procurement, requests for proposals, contracts, licensing, and vendor performance
Direct third-party technology and cybersecurity risk management
Establish Diocesan technology and cybersecurity standards and coordinate implementation throughout the Pastoral Center, Catholic Schools, Parishes, and affiliated entities
Provide consultative support regarding technology, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory obligations
Support physical-security, emergency-preparedness, and grant-funded initiatives through technical assessments, recommendations, implementation support, and documentation
Maintain architecture diagrams, standards, inventories, configuration and vendor records, recovery and support procedures, and operational runbooks
Promote cross-training, succession readiness, and orderly knowledge transfer throughout the technology function
Provide leadership, supervision, direction, coaching, and performance management for Diocesan technology personnel and contracted providers
Provide consultative support to Parishes, Catholic Schools, and other Diocesan entities regarding network, hardware, software, and technical support issues
Design and lead an artificial intelligence program aligned with Diocesan requirements and Papal guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience
Eight (8) or more years of progressively responsible experience in information technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or related technology functions
Five (5) or more years of management or supervisory experience, including responsibility for personnel, technology operations, vendor relationships, project delivery, budgeting, and performance accountability
Demonstrated experience leading enterprise technology operations, cybersecurity initiatives, strategic planning, project delivery, vendor management, and budgeting
Broad knowledge of enterprise cybersecurity, risk management, infrastructure, cloud services, networks, identity, Microsoft 365, data protection, incident response, business continuity, and IT service delivery
Ability to establish technology vision, architecture, standards, priorities, performance measures, and implementation plans
Ability to direct internal staff and external providers while maintaining clear accountability for results
Ability to manage budgets, procurement, contracts, vendors, projects, and competing organizational priorities
Ability to communicate technical risks and recommendations clearly to non-technical audiences
Strong leadership, judgment, analysis, problem-solving, relationship-building, organization, and confidentiality skills
Ability to work effectively in a complex, decentralized, multi-site, nonprofit environment
English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing
Ability to work flexible hours and be available or on call for significant cybersecurity incidents, outages, emergency needs, major implementations, and scheduled maintenance
Ability to travel to Diocesan locations as operational or project needs require
Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to supporting the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Dallas