Head of IT and Security

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

Compensation: $160,000–$190,000/year plus 20% annual bonus target and full benefits

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

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
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
• 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

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