CAREER PROFILE

IT Lead

Salary Range (US$)

$105,000–$145,000
IT Leads ensure DAM integrates with enterprise IT infrastructure. They oversee connectors, SSO, cloud migrations, and security compliance, ensuring DAM fits seamlessly into enterprise environments.

Core Responsibilities

Configure SSO, support connectors, manage cloud migrations, ensure IT security alignment, oversee API integrations.
$125,000
Average salary
1,000
US postings 2024
60%
Integration issues prevented
85% enterprises
SSO adoption
2–3/year
Migrations handled
6–8 years
Experience required

Impact of AI

AI assists in monitoring APIs, generating migration scripts, and detecting anomalies. IT Leads ensure resilience and compliance.

Skills to Learn

Cloud infrastructure, API frameworks, identity management, enterprise security, DAM integrations.

Personality Fit

Technical, detail-oriented, security-minded, collaborative.

Ways to Shine

Build reusable connectors, reduce downtime, champion security compliance, streamline migrations.

Career Path

IT Lead → Solutions Architect → Director of IT Integrations

Growth Potential

High—DAM systems increasingly require enterprise-grade IT alignment.

Industries

Finance, pharma, retail, government, higher education.

Further Reading

ISACA security training, Cloud certifications, TdR Integration Guides.

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