Director of IT
About this role
About the Role
A multi-company investment and operations firm is hiring its first dedicated Director of IT to build and lead IT operations across a holding company and its portfolio. You will work with a fractional senior IT and security advisor and a managed service provider, creating shared processes while accounting for each portfolio company's needs.
What You'll Do
Lead the IT workstream for acquisitions, including technology inventory, access mapping, account and device setup, and systems integration.
Build and run a Day 1 to 100 acquisition integration playbook across an active portfolio.
Design and operate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, including complete employee offboarding.
Own the identity platform after its selection and rollout, including single sign-on, provisioning, and lifecycle workflows.
Maintain an inventory of tools, accounts, credentials, licenses, and renewal dates to support consolidation and security decisions.
Manage managed service provider performance, service-level agreements, vendor contracts, renewals, and license consolidation.
Build backend connections that support a cross-portfolio data platform.
What We're Looking For
Six to ten years of hands-on experience in IT operations, systems administration, or managed service provider or consulting delivery, including at least three years in IT leadership.
Experience supporting multiple companies, business units, or clients, and owning acquisition IT work from due diligence through post-close integration.
Strong identity and access management skills with platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or JumpCloud.
Experience with vendor and license management, contract negotiation, and service-level oversight.
Ability to map undocumented technology environments, develop playbooks, and work with stakeholders across organizational levels.
Experience with portfolio or holding company operations is beneficial. Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration, or experience in regulated industries, is also beneficial.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $140,000 to $175,000 annually, plus a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Location
Remote within the United States.
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