Director of IT

About the Role A multi-company portfolio operator is hiring its first Director of IT to build and lead IT operations across a holding company and its portfolio. Working with a senior IT and security advisor and a managed service provider, you will establish scalable practices while accounting for each company's existing environment. What You'll Do Lead IT work for acquisitions, including technology inventory, access mapping, device and account setup, and systems integration. Build and run a Day 1-100 acquisition integration playbook across multiple acquisitions each quarter. Design and operate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, including complete access removal during offboarding. Roll out and manage an identity platform, including single sign-on, provisioning, and user lifecycle workflows. Maintain an inventory of tools, accounts, credentials, licenses, and renewal dates to support security and consolidation decisions. Manage the MSP relationship, service levels, vendor contracts, renewals, and license consolidation. Build backend integrations that support a cross-portfolio data platform. What We're Looking For Six to ten years of hands-on IT operations, systems administration, or MSP and consulting experience, including at least three years in IT leadership. Experience supporting multiple companies, business units, or clients, and leading IT work from acquisition diligence through post-close integration. Fluency with identity and access platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or JumpCloud, as well as SSO. Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, plus vendor management, contract negotiation, and SLA oversight. Ability to map undocumented IT environments, build practical playbooks, manage stakeholders at all levels, and navigate centralized and decentralized IT models. Portfolio or holding company experience is a plus. Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or defense is also a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $140,000 to $175,000 annually, plus a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Location Remote, based in the United States.