Director of Information Technology

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Glocomms is partnered with a leading Electrical Equipment Manufacturing organization seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, governance, and delivery of enterprise technology services across a complex hybrid environment. This individual will drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and service delivery initiatives while supporting manufacturing operations and business growth.

Infrastructure Strategy & Operations

• Own the enterprise IT infrastructure strategy, roadmap, and modernization initiatives.
• Lead hybrid infrastructure operations across on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Drive infrastructure performance, resiliency, and optimization across networking, compute, storage, and virtualization.

Cloud & Manufacturing Technology

• Lead cloud adoption, migrations, governance, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, and operational technology environments through IT/OT integration.
• Ensure scalable and secure infrastructure supporting business-critical applications and operations.

Cybersecurity, Identity & Endpoint Management

• Lead cybersecurity initiatives spanning IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, endpoint security, and network security.
• Oversee Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Intune, MFA, Conditional Access, and endpoint management.
• Strengthen infrastructure security, operational risk management, and ransomware resilience.

Service Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Ensure effective IT service delivery through ITIL and ITSM best practices.
• Own SLA performance, KPIs, uptime, major incident management, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Lead service operations across incident, problem, change, asset, and configuration management.

Leadership, Vendor & Financial Management

• Manage technology vendors, strategic partnerships, contracts, licensing, and service providers.
• Lead infrastructure budgets, financial planning, and technology investment decisions.
• Build and develop high-performing teams while partnering with executive leadership on digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of managing information systems, including 5-7 years of progressive leafership experience.
• Strong background in hybrid cloud, enterprise infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, Entra ID, Intune, and modern endpoint management platforms.
• Strong understanding of ITIL and IT Service Management frameworks.
• Proven success leading cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational technology environments.
• Ability to manage budgets, vendors, strategic roadmaps, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnership skills.
• Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

• Full Medical Benefits
• Flexible Savings Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Match
• Employer Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)