IT Director

We are seeking an experienced IT Director with a strong background in enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application architecture to support the delivery of complex technology initiatives and the development of a new consulting practice. The successful candidate will operate as a hands-on technical leader, working across infrastructure, security, and business systems while partnering with leadership and clients to design and implement scalable, secure solutions.

This role is ideal for a strategic and execution-focused professional who thrives in high-autonomy environments and is comfortable leading modernization efforts across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud ecosystems while contributing to long-term technology strategy and service development.

Location:  Hybrid, Greater Chicago area

Contract Length: 6 month contract to hire
Hours: Standard business hours

• Design and implement enterprise infrastructure across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Lead modernization initiatives across servers, virtualization, networking, storage, and cloud platforms.
• Architect and maintain high-availability, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Establish and enforce technical standards, governance, and documentation practices.
• Lead deployment and integration of enterprise business systems such as ERP, CRM, and other line-of-business applications.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient application architectures.
• Support identity and access management, system integration, and interoperability across platforms.
• Provide Tier 3 / escalation-level support across infrastructure, applications, and security domains.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership and stakeholders on architecture, security, and technology strategy.
• Implement and optimize cybersecurity solutions including firewalls, EDR/XDR, SIEM, IAM, vulnerability management, and data protection.
• Conduct security assessments, incident response, and remediation planning.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers while helping scale technical operations and best practices.
• Contribute to long-term technology roadmap, strategic planning, and service development initiatives.
• Define cybersecurity offerings, delivery methodologies, and technical standards for consulting services.
• Participate in client discovery, solution design, and proposal development.

• 8+ years of progressive experience in Information Technology, with a focus on enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, or architecture.
• Proven experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end across infrastructure and application environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in network security, cloud platforms, identity and access management, and enterprise systems.
• Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business solutions.
• Experience designing and implementing secure, scalable architectures across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Ability to operate independently in high-responsibility, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution.
• Strong understanding of IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience with tools and platforms related to infrastructure management, security monitoring, and system integration.

Preferred

• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience contributing to or building consulting practices, service offerings, or technical go-to-market strategies.
• Background in financial services, asset management, or family office environments.