Exciting opportunity with a Director title, but remain hands-on - great role for current Manager-level candidates.
Position can be based in High Point, NC or Martinsville, VA (will require travel between both locations).
We're partnering with a leading manufacturing client in their search for a Director of IT Infrastructure (this is a titled Director role, but we are also advertising it as Manager to help attract top talent) - a key leadership role responsible for ensuring stable, secure, and high-performing technology operations across the enterprise. This strategic, hands-on leader will oversee data centers, cloud environments, and end-user systems, with a strong focus on reliability, security, and scalability. This role will lead a team of five.
How you will make an impact:
- Design and manage enterprise networks (LAN/WAN, SD-WAN, wireless, internet) and remote access tools using Cisco, Meraki, and Palo Alto.
- Oversee infrastructure environments including on-prem, hybrid, and multi-cloud setups (VMware, Hyper-V, Azure, AWS).
- Lead efforts around system monitoring, incident response, and disaster recovery planning.
- Strengthen cybersecurity posture with layered defenses, endpoint protection, VPN access, and authentication controls.
- Own infrastructure KPIs, vendor management, and support for growth initiatives, M&A, and facility expansions.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team while collaborating with business stakeholders on infrastructure strategies.
Ideal candidates will have:
- 10+ years in IT infrastructure and operations, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong foundation in enterprise networking, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing settings is a plus.
- Preferred certs (Cloud, PM, Networking/Systems) etc.