About the Role A multi-company portfolio operator is hiring its first Director of IT to build and lead IT operations across a holding company and its portfolio. Working with a senior IT and security advisor and a managed service provider, you will establish scalable practices while accounting for each company's existing environment. What You'll Do • Lead IT work for acquisitions, including technology inventory, access mapping, device and account setup, and systems integration. • Build and run a Day 1-100 acquisition integration playbook across multiple acquisitions each quarter. • Design and operate joiner, mover, and leaver workflows, including complete access removal during offboarding. • Roll out and manage an identity platform, including single sign-on, provisioning, and user lifecycle workflows. • Maintain an inventory of tools, accounts, credentials, licenses, and renewal dates to support security and consolidation decisions. • Manage the MSP relationship, service levels, vendor contracts, renewals, and license consolidation. • Build backend integrations that support a cross-portfolio data platform. What We're Looking For • Six to ten years of hands-on IT operations, systems administration, or MSP and consulting experience, including at least three years in IT leadership. • Experience supporting multiple companies, business units, or clients, and leading IT work from acquisition diligence through post-close integration. • Fluency with identity and access platforms such as Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, or JumpCloud, as well as SSO. • Experience with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, plus vendor management, contract negotiation, and SLA oversight. • Ability to map undocumented IT environments, build practical playbooks, manage stakeholders at all levels, and navigate centralized and decentralized IT models. • Portfolio or holding company experience is a plus. Experience in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or defense is also a plus. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $140,000 to $175,000 annually, plus a performance-based bonus. Placement within the range depends on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Location Remote, based in the United States.