Director of IT Infrastructure & End User Services

Who We Are At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 125 list, placing us among the top 125 law firms in the country. Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!" We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team. Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Director of IT Infrastructure & End User Services in our Chicago office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility. Position Summary Are you searching for an opportunity to lead the strategic vision, development, implementation, and management of one of the nation's fastest growing law firm's infrastructures and end‑user support services? Do you have law firm or professional services IT leadership? Have you developed and executed a multi‑year infrastructure and end‑user services roadmap to help an organization with growth, risk and priorities? Then our opening for a Director of IT Infrastructure & End User Services is the opportunity for you. This role is for the individual who is looking to own the full lifecycle of infrastructure as well as lead help desk/service operations. The Director of IT Infrastructure & End‑User Services is a senior leadership role that is responsible for the strategy, security, availability, and day‑to‑day operation of the organization's technology infrastructure and end‑user support services across a multi‑office environment. This role owns the full lifecycle of infrastructure and hardware, including data center and cloud platforms, networking, servers, storage, and end‑user devices. The Director develops the operating model, policies, procedures, tools, metrics, and service standards to ensure a reliable, scalable, cost‑effective, and user‑centric technology environment, and is accountable for the technical buildout and readiness of new offices (connectivity, end‑user technology, and go‑live execution), while maintaining strict confidentiality and aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Position Responsibilities Infrastructure Strategy & Leadership Develops and executes a multi‑year infrastructure and end‑user services roadmap aligned with organizational priorities, growth, and risk posture. Serves as the accountable leader for enterprise infrastructure and workplace technology outcomes (availability, performance, security, user experience, and cost effectiveness). Partners with the CIO and IT leadership to advance modernization initiatives including cloud adoption, platform standardization and security, automation, and operational maturity (ITIL/ITSM‑aligned). Establishes and enforces governance, policies, procedures, and standards for infrastructure, endpoint computing, and service operations. Assess and translates technology trends into practical, cost‑effective improvements to infrastructure resiliency, scalability, and supportability. Infrastructure Operations & Engineering (Data Center, Cloud, Network, Servers & Hardware) Owns the design, implementation, and operational management of all core infrastructure services, including data centers, cloud platforms and hybrid connectivity. Oversees enterprise networking (LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, VPN, Wi‑Fi, firewalls) to ensure secure, resilient connectivity across all offices and remote users. Leads server, storage, backup, and virtualization operations (on‑prem and cloud), including capacity planning, lifecycle refresh, patching, and performance optimization. Owns infrastructure hardware standards and lifecycle management, including procurement, configuration, inventory/asset tracking, maintenance, refresh, secure disposal, and warranty management. Oversees firmwide printing services and hardware (printers/MFPs), including device standards, vendor management, consumables, and secure printing practices. Ensures identity and access management operations, supports onboarding/offboarding, least‑privilege access, and timely provisioning/deprovisioning in partnership with Security and Applications teams. Implements, maintains, and regularly tests disaster recovery and business continuity capabilities for infrastructure and support operations, including defined RTO/RPO targets and runbooks. Provides 24x7 availability for critical infrastructure through monitoring, on‑call coverage, escalation procedures, and incident response leadership. Establishes proactive maintenance processes (patching, maintenance windows, vulnerability remediation, and documentation of solution architecture and configurations). Help Desk & End‑User Service Operations Leads the firmwide Help Desk/Service Operations function to ensure timely, professional, and effective resolution of user issues for attorneys and business professionals. Establishes and manages service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and user satisfaction measures; drive continuous improvement. Owns end‑user computing service delivery, including device deployment and support, endpoint configuration and patching, break/fix, platform hardening, software distribution, and coordination of equipment. Oversees onboarding and offboarding processes, account and equipment procedures, and role‑change workflows to ensure consistent, secure, and auditable execution. Provides operational oversight for conference room, videoconferencing, and collaboration support in partnership with relevant IT teams and vendors. Security & Compliance Collaborates with Information Security leadership to ensure infrastructure, endpoints, and support operations meet cybersecurity standards and regulatory/client requirements. Supports audits, risk assessments, and compliance initiatives, including controls related to confidentiality, data protection, and technology governance. Ensures secure configuration baselines, patching/vulnerability remediation, logging/monitoring, and incident response processes are implemented and consistently followed. Maintains documentation, runbooks, and operational evidence needed for audit readiness across infrastructure and service operations. Team Leadership & Development Leads and develops two teams: (1) Infrastructure (engineering and operations) and (2) Help Desk/Service Operations; provides clear direction, priorities, and accountability. Recruits, mentors, and retains a high‑performing team through coaching, performance management, training plans, and succession planning. Fosters a culture of customer service excellence, operational discipline, continuous improvement, and documentation. Coordinates cross‑functionally with Application and Security teams to deliver integrated solutions and shared outcomes. Vendor & Financial Management Oversees vendor relationships and contracts (e.g., managed service providers, network/telecom, hardware suppliers, print vendors, and service desk tooling) to ensure service quality and value. Develops and manages infrastructure and end‑user services budgets, including forecasting, cost optimization, and capital planning for refresh cycles. Evaluates and recommends new technologies, tools, and service approaches that improve reliability, security, and user experience. Project & Change Management Leads a moderate to large‑scale infrastructure and service delivery initiatives, including office expansions, mergers, system upgrades, refresh programs and platform migrations. Operates a structured change management process to minimize disruption, communicate effectively, and ensure appropriate testing and back‑out planning. Coordinates incident, problem, and root‑cause analysis practices; drives corrective actions that prevent recurrence and improve resiliency. Owns the end‑to‑end technical buildout for new offices and major site expansions and post‑go‑live stabilizations. Key Competencies Strategic thinking and execution Operational excellence and service delivery Customer Service Orientation Risk management and security awareness People leadership and talent development Stakeholder collaboration and influence Data‑driven decision making (metrics, reporting, continuous improvement) Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required (Master's preferred). 8–10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role managing teams and service operations. Demonstrated experience supporting multi‑site environments; experience in professional services and/or law firm environments strongly preferred. Proven track record of building or maturing IT service management practices (incident/problem/change, SLAs, knowledge management) and improving support outcomes through metrics. Technical Expertise Enterprise infrastructure experience across data center and cloud environments, including compute, storage, backup/recovery and virtualization. Strong networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, VPN, SD‑WAN, firewalls, Wi‑Fi) and experience with secure network design and operations. Cloud platform expertise, including operational governance, monitoring / observability, and cost optimization. Endpoint and hardware lifecycle management (procurement, imaging/configuration, patching, asset management, refresh, and secure disposition) for laptops/desktops and peripherals. Experience supporting enterprise printing and document output environments, including vendor management and service reliability. Familiarity with identity and access management concepts and tools; partnership with Security to enforce least privilege and auditability. Working knowledge of ITIL/ITSM frameworks and service desk tooling. Leadership & Business Skills Ability to align infrastructure and support services with business objectives; communicate clearly with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Strong project/program management skills, including prioritization, execution discipline and change communication. Experience managing budgets, vendors and contracts; ability to evaluate ROI and build business cases for technology investments. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast‑paced environments with time‑sensitive matters while maintaining strict confidentiality. The salary range for this position is $195K to $243.5K Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full‑time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 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