Director, IT Infrastructure

Director, IT Infrastructure

Our Client is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to fill the role of Director of IT Infrastructure. The Director reports directly to the VP of Information Technology and manages the primary functional groups of the IT Infrastructure team, consisting of Networking & Telephony, Systems Administration, and Help Desk.

Our Client is a growing manufacturing company started in 1961. The company recently became an ESOP, allowing team members to become owners and share in the company’s future success. Our Client is a dynamic company serving over eleven different markets, for hundreds of customers, in multiple countries.

Location

Onsite – Westfield, IN with hybrid flexibility

Essential FunctionsInfrastructure Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute IT infrastructure strategies aligned with global business objectives and growth plans.
• Drive adoption of automation, cloud solutions, and emerging technologies to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Establish KPIs, SLAs, and performance benchmarks for infrastructure operations.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and business units to ensure infrastructure initiatives support evolving technology needs.

Network, Systems & Cloud Management

• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise systems, including networks, servers, storage, and data centers.
• Manage hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS) and virtualization platforms.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and performance across all IT systems.
• Direct implementation of scalable, cost-effective technology solutions across plants and offices.

Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management

• Oversee cybersecurity strategies, monitoring, and threat mitigation.
• Implement disaster recovery, backup solutions, and business continuity planning.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate IT policies.
• Monitor emerging infrastructure trends, threats, and compliance requirements.
• Lead global infrastructure projects, upgrades, and technology rollouts on schedule and within budget.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in leadership roles managing enterprise infrastructure.
• Expertise in network architecture, server virtualization, storage, cloud computing (Azure, AWS), and cybersecurity.
• Proven experience leading infrastructure initiatives in multi-site or global manufacturing or enterprise environments.
• Strong skills in vendor management, budgeting, strategic planning, and project execution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Required Tools

• Infrastructure & Cloud: VMware, Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, Azure AD
• Networking & Security: Routers, switches, firewalls, VPN, endpoint security, SIEM tools
• Systems & Monitoring: Windows Server, Linux, monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios, etc.)
• Disaster Recovery & Backup: Veeam, Commvault, or similar platforms
• Service Management: ITIL framework, ServiceNow or equivalent ITSM tools

Benefits

• ESOP Team Ownership
• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Long and Short Term Disability Insurance
• On-site health clinic
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Up to four (4) Paid Our Client Serves volunteer days per year.