Director, IT Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Director of IT Infrastructure to serve as a strategic leader and trusted technology partner to our client’s organization. This role will play a critical part in shaping a multi-site hybrid cloud infrastructure strategy, developing and guiding a talented technical team, and ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable systems across the enterprise., * Set the direction for IT infrastructure, building and carrying out strategies that support global business goals and future growth

• Define and track KPIs, SLAs, and performance benchmarks for infrastructure operations
• Oversee the design, deployment, and ongoing optimization of enterprise networks, servers, storage, and data centers
• Maintain high availability, reliability, and performance across all IT systems
• Guide cybersecurity strategy, including monitoring and threat mitigation
• Own disaster recovery, backup, and business continuity planning
• Keep infrastructure compliant with industry standards, regulations, and internal IT policies
• Lead global infrastructure projects, upgrades, and rollouts, delivering on time and on budget
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of onsite and remote infrastructure professionals

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years leading enterprise infrastructure teams
• Background rooted in IT infrastructure
• Expertise in network architecture, server virtualization, storage, cloud computing (Azure, AWS), and cybersecurity
• Working knowledge of VMware, Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, switches/routers, firewalls, endpoint security, Windows Server, Linux, monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Nagios), Veeam, Commvault, ITIL, and ServiceNow or equivalent
• Proven experience directly managing both in-house and remote staff
• Strong skills in vendor management, budgeting, strategic planning, and project execution
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and regulatory compliance frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to travel up to 20%, including occasional international travel
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in IT or a related field
• Mid-range or premium certifications such as Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Azure Expert, Cisco CCNA or CCNP, PMP, or CISSP
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

Benefits Overview:

• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• Generous PTO

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• Software Development
• Business & Systems Analysis
• IT Support & Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity
• Cloud Engineer/DevOps

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• Human Resources
• Administrative & Customer Service
• Accounting & Finance
• Manufacturing & Engineering

For more than two decades, Pinnacle Partners has been connecting top talent with leading employers across Indianapolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, and other cities throughout the Midwest. We specialize in Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Administrative, Human Resources, and Engineering/Manufacturing, offering contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements.