Director of IT Infrastructure

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Overview

A well-established, mission-driven organization is seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead enterprise-wide technology initiatives across infrastructure, systems integration, and cybersecurity. This role partners closely with executive leadership to guide system strategy, oversee complex implementations, and ensure reliable, secure, and scalable IT operations across multiple environments.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with senior leadership to evaluate, select, and implement enterprise hardware and software solutions
Lead end-to-end system implementations, including physical hardware setup, network cabling, and full environment refreshes across headquarters and remote locations
Manage Windows Server environments (2012–2022), including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
Architect and maintain VMware vSphere environments (100+ virtual servers), ensuring high availability, performance, and disaster recovery readiness
Oversee backup and recovery operations using Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE, including file-level and full VM restores
Plan and execute upgrades across core platforms (Windows OS, VMware ESXi/vCenter, Rapid7, Meraki, Cisco, KnowBe4, Deskpro, Microsoft 365, Lansweeper), including after-hours deployments
Implement and manage cybersecurity initiatives including SIEM (Rapid7), phishing simulations, endpoint protection, and MFA (Duo)
Administer Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, including licensing, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, conditional access, and group policy management
Coordinate with external vendors to support infrastructure upgrades, penetration testing, and network enhancements
Serve as escalation point for Tier 1–3 support teams and provide executive-level technical support
Oversee infrastructure across remote sites, including server upgrades, wireless deployments, and ongoing performance optimization
Support enterprise applications such as Lawson, Raiser's Edge, Laserfiche, SQL, Kronos, and Frevvo
Lead IT efforts for office relocations, system migrations, and hardware refresh initiatives
Develop and maintain automation scripts (PowerShell/DOS) to streamline administrative and deployment processes

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Computer Science or related field
5+ years of IT leadership experience with hands-on infrastructure and systems management
Strong experience with networking hardware (routers, switches, firewalls) and enterprise environments
Proven background in infrastructure architecture, systems integration, and multi-site support
Experience managing large-scale virtualized environments and backup/recovery solutions
Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices and tools
Excellent troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

Windows Infrastructure Architecture & Engineering
Active Directory & Group Policy Management
VMware Virtualization & Veeam Backup Solutions
Cybersecurity tools (Rapid7, KnowBe4)
Microsoft 365 & Entra ID Administration
Network infrastructure (Meraki, Cisco, UniFi, WatchGuard, Fortinet)
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Planning
Vendor management and cross-functional project leadership
Enterprise application support and IT service delivery

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