Director of IT

About the role

You are resourceful, calm under pressure, and love solving problems. You’re the person people trust when something breaks, because you can fix it, explain it, and make it better than it was before. This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. We are looking for an IT professional who enjoys identifying opportunities for improvement, making thoughtful recommendations, and executing projects that strengthen our technology environment. You’re patient with non-technical users, enjoy creating workable solutions with imperfect information, and you’re comfortable building IT infrastructure from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a full migration to Microsoft 365
• Support NetSuite implementation and ensure compatibility with identity and collaboration tools
• Manage networks including Wi-Fi, routers, firewall setup (future), and general connectivity
• Support equipment used in manufacturing and lab environments (tablets, machines, test systems, etc.)
• Establish access control, password standards, device security, and basic cybersecurity practices
• Help select and recommend collaboration tools (Slack/Teams, Confluence, etc.)
• Auxiliary in future evaluation of project management tools as needed
• Maintain legacy systems during transition periods and ensure data continuity
• Implement foundational cybersecurity controls and security awareness processes
• Establish documented IT processes, inventory management, and lifecycle management
• Manage and mentor a Network/Systems admin and a Help Desk Specialist
• Ensure IT strategy and support structure treat macOS and Windows equally within the organization

Requirements

• Must have the ability to hold government clearance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on management of IT Systems Administration or IT Infrastructure experience
• Demonstrated experience administering Microsoft 365
• Practical experience supporting ISO-controlled environments and SOX IT General Controls (ITGCs)
• Experience creating and maintaining IT policies, procedures, and audit documentation
• Experience managing endpoint security, identity management, and access controls
• Strong networking knowledge including firewalls, VLANs, VPNs, Wi-Fi, switching, and routing - Cisco and Palo Alto preferred
• Experience supporting ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Skills

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package dependent upon experience $140K - $170K
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Catered lunches for all employees every day of the week
• Employee product discounts