Forty-Five Group · 9 hours ago
Director of Information Technology
Meriden, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expForty-Five Group is a boutique executive search firm based in Houston, Texas, and they are seeking a hands-on Director of IT – Networking & Infrastructure. This role will lead the architecture, standardization, security execution, and vendor strategy for IT infrastructure across a multi-site distribution platform.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Shawn Coker
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a vendor strategy across networking, infrastructure, telecom, endpoint, and support providers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality services
Own MSP and vendor performance management, including escalation protocols and accountability, ensuring issues are resolved rather than redirected internally
Manage procurement, contract negotiations, renewals, and vendor relationships aligned with business needs
Establish and maintain infrastructure architecture standards across all sites, including:
Networking patterns
Endpoint standards
Conference room build standards
Repeatable site 'playbooks'
Lead planning, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of network and infrastructure systems across multiple locations
Define and execute the infrastructure operating model, including processes, governance, and service delivery structures that scale with growth
Establish and maintain security practices, standards, and procedures to protect company networks, systems, and data
Own infrastructure security execution, including:
Device and network controls
Vendor security alignment
Identity and access decisions in partnership with leadership
Oversee disaster recovery planning, business continuity readiness, and data protection initiatives
Lead internal helpdesk resources and oversee support delivery across internal staff and MSP partners
Implement service standards and performance metrics (ticketing flow, escalation paths, SLAs) and regularly report outcomes
Drive end-user standardization across onboarding/offboarding, hardware provisioning, conference room technology, and site support
Lead infrastructure modernization initiatives, including cloud hosting migration planning and execution where applicable
Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend practical improvements aligned with operational needs
Provide regular updates to the CFO and leadership on infrastructure performance, risks, vendor posture, and key initiatives
Serve as the infrastructure bridge between business priorities and technology execution across sites and partners
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive experience in IT networking and infrastructure, including leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience managing multi-site networking and infrastructure environments
Strong knowledge of network architecture, infrastructure management, cloud concepts, and cybersecurity fundamentals
Proven ability to manage vendors and managed services to deliver reliable outcomes
Strong communication skills, stakeholder management, and execution discipline in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in distribution, logistics, or similarly operationally intensive, multi-site environments
Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts and large-scale standardization
Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP) are a plus
Company
Forty-Five Group
Forty-Five Group is the world’s premier direct-hire and strategic staffing firm.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase