trak group is partnering with a growing organization in West Chester, OH to place an IT Director. This is a rare opportunity to step into a greenfield leadership role, bringing IT back in-house and building an internal team from the ground up. You'll report directly to the CFO and serve as a trusted operational partner to business leadership, owning everything from infrastructure and cybersecurity to vendor relationships and strategic IT planning.
- Location: West Chester, OH, 100% On-Site
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
- Compensation: $160,000–$190,000/year plus 20% annual bonus target and full benefits
What You'll Own:
- Full ownership of IT infrastructure, systems administration, security, and end‑user support
- Microsoft 365, Azure Active Directory, Intune, and Power BI administration across the organization
- Network infrastructure management with a focus on uptime, stability, and scalability
- Device lifecycle management including provisioning, MDM, and decommission
- Cybersecurity posture including endpoint protection, identity management, vulnerability assessments, and compliance
- Vendor and MSP relationships including SOWs, SLAs, performance metrics, and contract oversight
- Core business application support in partnership with external consultants (Sage 300, Power BI, and others)
- IT project management including roadmap development, budgeting, and reporting to the CFO
- IT due diligence and post‑close integration for acquired companies
- Advancement of automation, AI‑assisted operations, and zero‑trust architecture
What You'll Bring:
- 8+ years of progressive IT leadership experience in a middle market business environment
- Deep expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, and Power BI
- Demonstrated track record of managing network infrastructure with high availability and uptime
- Hands‑on experience with device lifecycle management and MDM platforms (Intune preferred)
- Strong vendor management skills including MSP and third‑party consultant oversight
- Proven ability to design and govern a partner‑leveraged operating model
- Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Strong communicator, able to translate technical concepts clearly for non‑technical business leaders
Preferred:
- Experience with Sage 300, InspectAll, or FileMaker
- Background in industrial, field services, or multi‑site operations
- Microsoft (M365/Azure), CompTIA Security+, or equivalent certifications
- Experience with AI adoption, automation, and infrastructure‑as‑code in middle market environments
- Experience leading IT due diligence and acquisition integration