IT Director

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IT Director – Technology Services

Fulltime role

Location

California (Hybrid – Up to 4 days remote per week)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Director – Technology Services to lead enterprise technology operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and end-user support functions within a large enterprise environment. This role will provide strategic and operational leadership across IT infrastructure, cloud platforms, security governance, service management, and enterprise technology modernization initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing complex enterprise IT environments, leading high-performing technical teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and service delivery initiatives.
• Lead enterprise technology modernization efforts across cloud, hybrid infrastructure, networking, and operational platforms.
• Oversee IT service management, end-user support, incident management, and operational continuity.
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity governance, risk management, vulnerability management, and compliance programs.
• Drive IT operational excellence through process improvements, automation, and service optimization initiatives.
• Lead enterprise infrastructure planning, scalability, resiliency, and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align technology strategy with business goals and operational priorities.
• Manage vendor relationships, technology contracts, budgets, and resource planning.
• Develop and mentor high-performing technology teams across operations, infrastructure, and security functions.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise governance, security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee operational KPIs, SLAs, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support organizational digital transformation and enterprise modernization programs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8 years of progressive experience in enterprise IT operations, infrastructure, or cybersecurity leadership roles.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience leading enterprise technology teams.
• Strong experience with enterprise infrastructure, cloud platforms, hybrid environments, and operational governance.
• Experience managing enterprise IT service delivery, support operations, and incident management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise technology initiatives and vendor relationships.
• Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Experience with IT governance frameworks and methodologies such as ITIL, NIST, Agile, DevOps, or COBIT.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, PMP, or ITIL are highly preferred.
• Experience within regulated enterprise environments preferred.
• Experience leading enterprise cloud transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives preferred.
  
  

Technical Environment

• Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations
• Hybrid Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, Google Cloud Platform)
• Cybersecurity & Compliance
• IT Service Management
• DevOps & Automation
• Enterprise Monitoring & Operational Governance
• Vendor & Managed Services Oversight
  
  

Additional Information

• Hybrid work environment.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning opportunity within a large enterprise technology organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  
  

“Buxton Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.”