IT Director

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The IT Director performs a wide range of duties, including, but not limited to the following, 1. Lead IT operations across infrastructure, service desk, endpoint management, and security

1. Own and evolve the Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive)
2. Define and implement enterprise identity strategy across Entra ID and Okta
3. Establish and enforce Zero Trust principles, including MFA, Conditional Access, device trust, and least-privilege access
4. Oversee endpoint management strategy (Intune, device compliance, patching, hardening)
5. Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of IT systems
6. Develop and manage IT vendors, MSPs, and strategic technology partners
7. Oversee asset lifecycle management across ~14 locations (hardware, software, licensing)
8. Partner with executive leadership and business units to align IT strategy with organizational goals

Microsoft 365 & Identity Leadership Areas:

1. Microsoft 365 architecture, governance, and service optimization
2. Security & compliance capabilities (Microsoft Defender, Purview, DLP, Insider Risk, retention)
3. Identity lifecycle management (JML processes, provisioning/deprovisioning automation)
4. Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and privileged identity management (PIM)
5. Okta administration (SSO integrations, adaptive MFA, lifecycle workflows)
6. Email security and threat protection (Defender for Office 365, phishing protection)
7. Licensing strategy, cost optimization, and usage analytics
8. Integration of identity across SaaS applications and enterprise systems

1. Demonstrated ownership of Microsoft 365 environments at scale
2. Deep expertise in identity platforms (Microsoft Entra ID required; Okta strongly preferred)
3. Strong understanding of modern security frameworks (Zero Trust, NIST, CIS, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
4. Experience operating in hybrid environments (cloud + on-prem AD)
5. Proven ability to manage vendors and deliver strategic initiatives
6. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders
7. Experience managing multi-site environment.
8. Microsoft certifications (e.g., MS-102, SC-300, SC-200)
9. Okta certifications (Administrator / Professional)
10. Experience with automation and infrastructure-as-code (PowerShell, Graph API, scripting)
11. Familiarity with SIEM/SOAR platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel)
12. Experience with ITSM frameworks (ITIL) and service delivery optimization
13. Exposure to compliance audits (SOC 2, ISO, etc.)

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in programming, computer science, computer engineering, or another related field or equivalent work experience.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 10-years of experience in Information Technology.

Other Requirements: Bi-lingual in English and Spanish a plus.

Travel throughout the affiliate service area (Northern, Central and Southern New Jersey) is required for this position. A valid Driver’s license is required.

This position is a strategic and hands-on IT Director position that leads IT operations, modern workplace services, and identity/security architecture, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft 365 and Identity & Access Management (IAM). This role drives the design, governance, and continuous improvement of our cloud-first environment, ensuring secure, scalable, and user-centric technology services across the organization. The position requires deep technical expertise in Microsoft 365 and identity platforms (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta) with proven leadership experience, and a strong understanding of modern security frameworks such as Zero Trust.

Our Commitment to Health Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion At PPNCSNJ, our “Care. No Matter What” values extend far beyond our health center doors. We’re passionate about uplifting diversity, equity, and inclusion across every aspect of our organization. This work includes building an environment where every employee can flourish, every patient can thrive, and every community can achieve its full health potential. We strive to make equity-centered decisions that empower our employees, patients, and volunteers to be their whole selves. These efforts are an ongoing journey, and on our best days, we remain committed to challenging ourselves to do better. Note For Applicants As we prioritize equity in our health care practices, we are equally committed to these values in our workplace culture. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role or others, and we value differing perspectives in our commitment to being an inclusive health care provider and workplace. PPNCSNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.