Associate IT Director

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Associate IT Director to join and help lead their growing IT operations for a multi-disciplinary Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) consulting organization. The Associate IT Director will work in close partnership with the IT Director, while providing both strategic and hands‑on leadership, ensuring technology systems are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives. The Associate IT Director plays a critical role in supporting daily IT operations while driving key initiatives supporting innovative and collaborative delivery.

• IT Operations and Infrastructure

  • Oversee enterprise IT systems across headquarters and more than 20 remote offices.
  • Lead server, storage, virtualization, and network operations.
  • Ensure high performance and scalability of a complex Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, including GPU workloads supporting Bentley, Autodesk, and other design applications.
  • Plan and execute system upgrades, migrations, and integrations across cloud and on‑premises environments.

• Cybersecurity and Compliance

  • Implement and maintain robust security controls to protect company and client data.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, including work tied to sensitive government projects.
  • Partner with security and compliance stakeholders on IT policies, monitoring, and incident response.

• Collaboration and Business Alignment

  • Work closely with business leaders, project managers, and technical teams to align IT services with organizational needs.
  • Drive adoption and optimization of Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that improve efficiency and support growth.

• Leadership and Team Management

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop IT staff, fostering high performance and professional growth.
  • Provide leadership continuity in the absence of the IT Director.
  • Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including service‑level agreements and contract negotiations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive IT experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Microsoft environment strengths. Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Online, virtualization and VDI environments, Microsoft 365, Azure, and enterprise networking and security.
• Experience supporting AEC industry applications such as Bentley, Autodesk, or similar design platforms.
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional teams and managing projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and vendor management skills.

• Real influence on IT strategy, not just execution.
• Modern tech stack with cloud, VDI, and security at scale.
• Leadership role with room to grow and make your mark.
• Collaborative, mission‑driven teams solving real‑world challenges.