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# Director of Information Technology

- **Company:** NextStep Recruiting, LLC
- **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Network Topologies, Identity and Access Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Software, Network Administration, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Reliability of Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Microsoft InTune, Information Technology, Cisco, User Administration
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/director-of-information-technology-richardson-tx--ba2e8e90-7e92-419b-9ed3-da579755253e

## About the Role

Information Technology & Information Systems, Technical Support, Financial Services, Information Technology & Information Systems, Network Administration/Management, Cloud Computing, System Operations, Microsoft Windows Azure, Microsoft Product Family, Leadership, This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys solving technical problems as much as managing a team. The right candidate will have strong networking expertise, deep Microsoft 365 administration experience, and hands-on Azure cloud management capabilities. This individual will lead a small IT support team while remaining directly involved in troubleshooting, infrastructure administration, system reliability, and security., * 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including experience leading or managing technical support and infrastructure operations

 * Strong hands-on networking experience, including routers, switches, firewalls, network topology, LAN/WAN, VPNs, and network troubleshooting
 * Advanced Microsoft 365 administration experience, including user management, security, licensing, and related Microsoft technologies
 * Hands-on Microsoft Azure cloud administration experience, including cloud infrastructure, identity management, and ongoing environment support
 * Ability to independently troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues while managing a small team and supporting daily business operations

Preferred:

 * Experience with Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Intune, endpoint management, and PowerShell scripting
 * Experience supporting small to midsize organizations with approximately 100-300 employees and lean internal IT teams
 * Familiarity with VoIP, call center telephony, dialers, or cloud contact center platforms
 * Experience managing IT security, endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, vendors, and technology budgets
 * Microsoft Azure, Cisco, CompTIA, or similar technical certifications; financial services experience is a plus

## Description

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong IT leader who wants ownership of an organization's infrastructure and technology operations. The Director of IT will work closely with executive leadership, manage a small support team, and remain directly involved in the systems that keep the business running.