IT Director

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr