As a Director of IT Operations, you will lead the IT Systems Infrastructure and enterprise Helpdesk teams to ensure optimal performance, availability, security, and scalability of the IT systems. This role is responsible for planning, designing, implementing, and managing the IT systems infrastructure and operations strategy, architecture, policies, and standards. Duties include overseeing the migration of workloads to the cloud and integrating cloud services with the existing IT systems infrastructure.

Collaboration is not just a part of this role; it's the key to success. As the Director of IT Operations, you will work closely with other IT leaders, business stakeholders, vendors, and external partners to align the IT systems infrastructure and operations roadmap with business objectives and priorities. This collaborative approach ensures the delivery of high-quality services and solutions.

This is a full time opportunity located onsite in Chicago 3 days a week with 10-15% travel to Atlanta, GA.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT systems infrastructure and operations management is required. Strong knowledge and expertise in cloud computing, on-premises systems, virtualization, and other relevant technologies and platforms are essential. Extensive experience with the Microsoft ecosystem would be ideal.
• Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience with the Microsoft Technology Stack is required.
• Cloud Integration: Migrating workloads to the cloud and integrating with existing infrastructure.
• Leadership: 5+ years in strategy, budgeting, and staffing roles.
• Legacy Systems: Managing maintenance and transitioning to new tools.
• Microsoft Technology Stack: Exchange/email, Windows 10/11, M365, Active Directory/Entra ID, Azure Cloud, Intune, Teams, SharePoint & Defender. Knowledge of Group Policy management would be ideal.
• VMWare vSphere.
• Strategic Staffing: Developing and executing staffing plans to ensure optimal role alignment and employee engagement.
• Vendor Management: Strong skills in managing vendor relationship.
• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between location and the transportation of equipment
• A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude

We focus on candidates that display our “ACE” factor – Attitude, Compassion, and Enthusiasm to deliver quality solutions with exceptional customer service.

MOTIVATED…..make IT happen!

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has been rated a top workplace every year since 2012!

About Us:      

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; Denver, CO; and Fort Lauderdale, FL. 

If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!

If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team.  Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.

As part of Sentinel's employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

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