Director of IT

Are you a strategic IT leader who thrives in high-tech environments and is ready to own the roadmap for infrastructure, cybersecurity, and technical operations? Do you get energized by leading talented teams, supporting advanced engineering software, and managing high-performance computing systems that power real innovation?  

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

At SimuTech Group, we’re looking for a visionary IT leader to shape the tech strategy behind our engineering innovation. If you’re energized by aligning infrastructure with business goals—and building what doesn’t exist yet—we want to meet you. 

The Benefits of Being Part of Our Team  

• Unmatched Health Coverage: Zero-cost in-network medical care with no premiums, deductibles, or copays for you and your family. 
• Complete Dental & Vision Benefits: 100% premium coverage for dental and vision insurance. 
• Wellness Programs Tailored to You: Access free workouts, personalized training sessions, nutritional counseling, mindfulness programs, stress management, and more with our corporate wellness coach. 

What Makes This Role Great? 

• Lead with impact — Set the technology vision for a high-growth engineering company where IT directly enables innovation, productivity, customer satisfaction, and business success.
• Shape the future of high-tech systems — Own the infrastructure behind advanced engineering simulation software and high-performance computing environments used by top engineers.
• Build and elevate a great team — Mentor a skilled group of IT professionals while modernizing systems, improving cybersecurity, delivering world-class technical support, and scaling smart, secure solutions company-wide.

What You’ll Do 

As an IT Director, you'll own, lead, and manage SimuTech Group’s technology strategy, infrastructure, security, high performance computing, technical support, and IT operations. This role is responsible for ensuring that technology systems and team members align with business goals, improve operational efficiency, provide excellent customer technical support, and maintain cybersecurity best practice 

Strategy and Leadership: 

• Develop and execute SimuTech’s long-range IT strategy in alignment with organizational goals and in collaboration with executive leadership
• Manage and forecast IT budgets, ensuring resources are optimized across the business.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of system administrators and IT specialists.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify technology needs and deliver effective solutions

Operations Management: 

• Oversee daily IT operations, including internal systems, technical support, and infrastructure.
• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of tools that drive productivity and user experience.
• Champion the modernization of internal platforms, networking, and high-performance computing resources.

Security and Compliance: 

• Own cybersecurity strategy and compliance, including disaster recovery planning.
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and ensure the business meets all regulatory and data protection standards.

What You’ll Bring 

• IT Background:  Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, high performance and cloud computing, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity.
• Strategic Thinking: You will consistently drive SimuTech towards new technology that will improve productivity
• Leadership:  You are ready to lead and mentor a high -achieving group of IT professionals  

Required Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years of progressive IT experience, including 5 years in a leadership role providing strategic direction.
• Proven experience leading technology projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent leadership, communication, customer support, and organizational skills.

Bonus Points For 

• Familiarity with Ansys software, FlexLM, and high-performance computing environments
• Experience with government cybersecurity requirements such as CMMC
• Knowledge of Agile project management

Additional Benefits 

• Short Term Disability 
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Plan with employer match
• Limited Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Bonus plan

Pay range: $130,000-$180,000 (Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location) 

Location: Rochester, NY

Take the Next Step 

This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your skills, creativity, and ambition will be celebrated. Apply today to become a key player in SimuTech Group’s mission to revolutionize the engineering industry.  

SimuTech Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.