Director of IT
clera · Remote
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.