Director of IT Operations & Security
US-Based | Hybrid | Global Scope
About the Role
We are partnering with a fast-growing, global infrastructure manufacturer in the clean energy space to hire a Director of IT Operations & Security. This is a greenfield leadership role with full ownership of global IT infrastructure and cybersecurity during a critical scale phase, including acquisition integration and IPO-readiness initiatives.
You'll report directly to the VP of IT and play a hands-on role in building, governing, and maturing IT operations across multiple regions, manufacturing environments, and international entities.
Key Responsibilities
* Own global IT infrastructure across offices, factories, and international project locations
* Lead and mature the organization's global security program with IPO readiness as a near-term goal
* Restructure and govern a long-standing MSP relationship, establishing clear scope, SLAs, and accountability
* Drive IT assessment and integration of a recently acquired manufacturing facility in the US
* Build regional IT operating models in India and APAC, including shared services strategy
* Partner closely with ERP leadership to ensure infrastructure and business systems scale together
* Present IT risk, security posture, and infrastructure health to executive leadership in business terms
Desired Qualifications
* 12+ years of IT experience with senior-level ownership of infrastructure, vendors, and budget
* Infrastructure-first background with full accountability for security (not a pure CISO profile)
* Proven experience governing or restructuring complex MSP/vendor relationships
Nice to Have
* Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial environments
* Exposure to offshore IT or shared services builds
* Global, multi-entity operational experience
Additional Details
* High-impact, build-oriented environment - processes are created, not inherited
* International travel expected a few times per year
* Competitive base salary, bonus eligibility, full benefits, and potential equity
Compensation
* $175,000 - $220,000 base | Bonus eligible | Full benefits | Equity consideration for the right profile
