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# Director of IT Operations

- **Company:** The Misch Group
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Business Systems, Client Server Models, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Desktop Computing, Distributed Systems, Domain Name System (DNS), Information Technology Operations, IP Addressing, Routing, Remote Desktop Services, SQL Databases, Wide Area Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Office365, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Laptops, Hardware Infrastructure, Comptia Linux+, Terminal Servers, Docker, Vmware
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=03391ef39bda9358

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent.
 * AWS / Azure certifications, MCSA, CompTIA Linux+, or CCNA are pluses.
 * 8+ years progressive IT experience with at least 3 years management experience.
 * Windows OS, Active Directory, Terminal Servers, SQL, Office365.
 * Distributed computing/client-server, NFS/NIS, DNS/WINS/DHCP, gateway/firewalls, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP routing.
 * VMware, Docker, Kubernetes.
 * Azure / AWS / GCP cloud knowledge is a plus.
 * Strong server hardware, OS, protocols, standards, best practices, Terminal Services, desktops, and laptops knowledge.
 * Strong communication, cross-functional partnership, analytical/problem-solving, vendor-management, and interpersonal skills.

## Description

* Lead IT operational and strategic planning, innovation, project planning, and resource allocation.
 * Manage and maintain networks and cloud infrastructure, including hardware/software planning, installation, configuration, and support for networking, server, desktop, and business systems.
 * Manage 24/7 critical production support applications.
 * Coordinate daily support issues across sites to keep systems highly reliable and operational.
 * Maintain documented inventory of software licenses, hardware, backup procedures, and IT processes.
 * Implement technology to proactively monitor and protect IT infrastructure.
 * Monitor technology security, including network account passwords and IP addresses.
 * Perform maintenance, repairs, backups, patches, and upgrades.
 * Establish processes to keep computing and networking systems in excellent condition.
 * Inform business units of current and future IT activities and projects.
 * Research current and potential resources/services and recommend improvements.
 * Manage IT staff including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, and evaluation.
 * Troubleshoot and provide effective technical support.
 * Manage and prioritize multiple projects.


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