We are working with a leading electronics distributor to find an experienced, hands-on Senior Director of Information Technology to own and modernize the IT infrastructure, platforms, and security posture that support their national operations across LMR, security, and enterprise technology distribution.

Position Summary

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Director of Information Technology to own and modernize the IT infrastructure, platforms, and security posture that support their national operations across LMR, security, and enterprise technology distribution.

This role exists to solve a critical business need: as the company scales across 75+ branches, the IT function must deliver a stable, secure, and well-integrated technology platform – spanning Office 365, SharePoint, Active Directory, network and perimeter security, and core infrastructure – while controlling cost and managing a growing vendor ecosystem. Today, this leader will bring order, security discipline, and operational rigor to how the company manages, secures, and invests in its IT estate.

This is a builder and operator role. The Senior Director will lead a team of approximately 10-12 IT professionals, own the enterprise infrastructure and cybersecurity program end-to-end, manage the IT budget and vendor relationships, and drive the integration of platforms and systems across the business. Beyond these core priorities, this leader will bring strong project management discipline, take ownership of outcomes, and move quickly to get things done.

The role partners directly with executive leadership, Finance, HR, and business unit leaders across the branch network.

Key Responsibilities

1) IT Infrastructure & Platform Management

• Own the end-to-end IT infrastructure supporting corporate and branch operations, including servers, networks, and cloud platforms.
• Lead the integration of IT platforms and systems across the business, ensuring stability, scalability, and reliability.
• Manage Active Directory architecture, governance, user access, and account lifecycle across the organization.

2) Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Information Security

• Own the company’s cybersecurity strategy, including perimeter firewall management, threat monitoring, and incident response.
• Build and mature infrastructure security and information security policies, controls, and compliance practices.
• Partner with leadership to assess and reduce enterprise security risk and strengthen the company’s overall security posture.

3) Collaboration & Productivity Platforms

• Manage and optimize the Office 365 and SharePoint environments, including administration, governance, and user support.
• Ensure productivity and collaboration tools are secure, well-maintained, and aligned with evolving business needs.

4) Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop a team of approximately 10-12 IT professionals across infrastructure, security, and support functions.
• Set clear priorities, build accountability, and foster a culture of ownership and fast execution.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow IT talent to support continued growth.

5) IT Spend, Vendor & Budget Management

• Own the IT budget, manage spend against plan, and identify opportunities for cost efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts across infrastructure, security, and software providers.
• Negotiate terms and hold vendors accountable to service levels and performance.

6) Project & Program Management

• Apply strong project management discipline to plan, execute, and deliver IT initiatives on time and on budget.
• Manage cross-functional IT projects, from infrastructure upgrades to platform integrations.
• Establish standards for project governance, documentation, and status reporting.

7) Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with business leaders across branches and corporate functions to understand technology needs and translate them into IT priorities.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on infrastructure, security, and technology investment decisions.

What “great” looks like (outcomes)

• IT infrastructure is stable, secure, and scales with the business.
• Cybersecurity risk is proactively managed, with strong perimeter and information security controls in place.
• IT spend is well-managed, with vendor performance and costs actively controlled.
• Projects are delivered on time, with strong PM discipline and clear accountability.
• The IT team operates with a high sense of ownership, urgency, and follow-through.

Success Measures

Infrastructure & Security

• System uptime and reliability.
• Security incident frequency and response time.
• Audit and compliance results.

Team & Delivery

• Project on-time delivery rate.
• Team retention and development outcomes.
• Vendor SLA performance.

Cost & Efficiency

• IT spend versus budget.
• Cost savings identified and realized through vendor and contract management.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, spanning infrastructure, systems, and security.
• 5+ years leading teams of 10 or more.
• Demonstrated experience managing Office 365, SharePoint, and Active Directory environments.
• Strong background in cybersecurity, infrastructure security, and information security practices.
• Experience managing perimeter firewalls and network security.
• Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Experience managing IT budgets, spend, and vendor relationships.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, Security+) preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-branch or multi-location business environments.
• Experience in distribution, technology, or telecommunications industries.
• Experience in PE-backed environments.
• Familiarity with M&A IT integration.
• Relevant certifications such as PMP, CISSP, CISM, or ITIL.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Builder mindset with the ability to design and stand up scalable IT systems and processes.
• Operationally strong leader who takes full ownership and drives accountability across the team.
• Comfortable working hands-on to solve problems quickly and directly.
• High energy and resilient, able to sustain a fast pace in a growing, PE-backed environment.
• Strong communicator who can translate technical topics for executive audiences.
• Trusted partner to business leadership on technology and security matters.