Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)Glocomms is partnered with a leading Electrical Equipment Manufacturing organization seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, governance, and delivery of enterprise technology services across a complex hybrid environment.

This individual will drive infrastructure modernization, cloud transformation, cybersecurity, and service delivery initiatives while supporting manufacturing operations and business growth. Infrastructure Strategy & OperationsOwn the enterprise IT infrastructure strategy, roadmap, and modernization initiatives.

Lead hybrid infrastructure operations across on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Drive infrastructure performance, resiliency, and optimization across networking, compute, storage, and virtualization.

Cloud & Manufacturing TechnologyLead cloud adoption, migrations, governance, and cost optimization initiatives.

Support manufacturing, engineering, warehouse, and operational technology environments through IT/OT integration.

Ensure scalable and secure infrastructure supporting business-critical applications and operations.

Cybersecurity, Identity & Endpoint ManagementLead cybersecurity initiatives spanning IAM, PAM, Zero Trust, endpoint security, and network security.

Oversee Microsoft technologies including Entra ID, Intune, MFA, Conditional Access, and endpoint management.

Strengthen infrastructure security, operational risk management, and ransomware resilience.

Service Delivery & Operational ExcellenceEnsure effective IT service delivery through ITIL and ITSM best practices.

Own SLA performance, KPIs, uptime, major incident management, and continuous improvement efforts.

Lead service operations across incident, problem, change, asset, and configuration management.

Leadership, Vendor & Financial ManagementManage technology vendors, strategic partnerships, contracts, licensing, and service providers.

Lead infrastructure budgets, financial planning, and technology investment decisions.

Build and develop high-performing teams while partnering with executive leadership on digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Business Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business or equivalent experience. 10+ years of managing information systems, including 5-7 years of progressive leafership experience.
Strong background in hybrid cloud, enterprise infrastructure, networking, and cybersecurity.
Experience with Azure, AWS, Entra ID, Intune, and modern endpoint management platforms.
Strong understanding of ITIL and IT Service Management frameworks.
Proven success leading cloud migrations, infrastructure modernization, and transformation initiatives.
Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, engineering, or operational technology environments.
Ability to manage budgets, vendors, strategic roadmaps, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong leadership, communication, and business partnership skills.
Ability to travel as required.

Benefits

Full Medical

Benefits

Flexible Savings AccountHealth Savings Account401(k) MatchEmployer Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)