Senior IT Director

Job Description

Lockwood is seeking a Senior IT Director to lead the company's technology infrastructure and operations. This role is crucial for developing and executing the IT strategy, ensuring system support, security, and efficiency. The position is based in Stamford, CT, and operates on a hybrid model.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight of IT systems, infrastructure, and security initiatives.
• Manage and optimize the Microsoft 365 environment, including Entra, Intune, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Develop and maintain IT security policies, procedures, and best practices to protect company assets and data.
• Oversee infrastructure, networking, and endpoint device management.
• Lead IT project planning and implementation while managing resources and budgets.
• Collaborate with department heads to align IT initiatives with business objectives.
• Lead incident management process during incidents to ensure proper tracking and reporting.
• Ensure business continuity through robust disaster recovery and backup solutions.
• Actively manage support tickets and provide support as necessary.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field required.
• 7+ years of IT experience with previous experience in a senior management role.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 administration, management, security and compliance.
• Strong background in network architecture, security, and infrastructure management.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level server environments.
• Demonstrated success in leading IT transformations and complex projects.
• Knowledge of IT security frameworks, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS).
• Knowledge of ITIL framework.