Director, IT Solutions

Cherry Bekaert • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a well-established national organization, is seeking a Director, Information Technology to lead the design, delivery, and evolution of its internal technology ecosystem. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you’ll own the full IT landscape—spanning cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and infrastructure—within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

• Strong experience with the Microsoft ecosystem (Azure, Microsoft 365)
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms
• Background working in hybrid cloud + on-prem environments
• Solid foundation in: Identity & access management (Entra ID / Active Directory)
• Solid foundation in: Networking fundamentals (DNS, VPN, firewalls)
• Proven experience in systems architecture and integration
• Ability to operate as a hands-on technical leader (player-coach)
• Experience supporting mid-sized environments (~100–500 users)

Nice To Haves

• A well-rounded, hands-on IT leader who operates comfortably across both strategy and execution in a lean environment.
• This could be a current Director, or an IT Manager / Solutions Architect stepping into a Director-level role—someone who brings strong communication skills, hands-on ownership, and the ability to build

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, cloud-first technology solutions
• Serve as a technical lead across systems, infrastructure, and integrations
• Own and optimize a multi-system environment (CRM, CMS, cloud platforms, internal tools)
• Lead efforts around systems integration and modernization
• Evaluate and guide decisions around custom-built vs. off-the-shelf solutions
• Provide Tier 3 escalation support for complex technical issues
• Partner cross-functionally with business leaders to translate needs into technical solutions
• Collaborate with external vendors and offshore resources to execute projects
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed