Hands On IT Infrastructure Leader / Director

Phaxis LLC

New York, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$170,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Budget Management, Business Growth, Customer Support/Service, Ecosystems, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Microsoft Product Family, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Reliability Engineering, Service Delivery, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Administration/Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
Our client, a small manufacturer in midtown NY is looking for an experienced hands-on IT Director to support the infrastructure, with the help of an MSP and lead the strategy, delivery, and ongoing evolution of their environment. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking and hands-on technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute IT strategy aligned with business goals and growth priorities
  • Provide strategic direction while ensuring decisions are practical, scalable, and cost-effective
  • Lead modernization initiatives including system upgrades, standardization and process improvement
  • Serve as the primary technical authority within the organization and will partner closely with the managed service provider (MSP)
  • Oversee IT operations including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and support services delivered through the MSP
  • Evaluate and upgrade existing systems and tools to improve performance, reliability, and security
  • Manage IT budget, vendor relationships, and technology partnerships
  • Operate within a Microsoft-based environment, leveraging Microsoft technologies as the core of the enterprise ecosystem

Qualifications

  • IT leadership experience in smaller (+/-100 person company)
  • Strong ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
  • Experience working across infrastructure, applications, and enterprise systems
  • Strong experience in Microsoft environments
  • Strong understanding of working with MSPs
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity, system integration, and IT operations

About the Company

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Phaxis LLC

We stand for PERSEVERANCE, as we refuse to quit when the journey gets tough. Your gold is our mission, and we search day and night to find it.
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://phaxis.com/