Sr. Director of IT Infrastructure & Security

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Carlisle, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of IT is responsible for the reliability, security, and scalability of all technology infrastructure supporting all operations and corporate environments. This role ensures continuous uptime of mission-critical systems—including servers, RF devices, hardware and network infrastructure—while safeguarding company data and enabling operational efficiency across distribution centers and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
10+ years of IT experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles within distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments
Proven experience supporting multi-site warehouse operations and mission-critical systems
Strong experience with: Warehouse infrastructure (RF devices, industrial hardware, Wi-Fi design)
Strong experience with: Multi-site network architecture (SD-WAN, site-to-site connectivity)
Strong experience with: Server environments (on-prem, hybrid, cloud)
Strong experience with: Cybersecurity in operational environments

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Familiarity with WMS/TMS ecosystems and integrations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure 24/7 availability of IT systems supporting distribution centers, including RF scanners, equipment, and automation technologies
Oversee deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management of all IT hardware
Partner with operations leadership to optimize system performance, throughput, and uptime in high-volume environments
Support integration and uptime of automation, robotics, and IoT-enabled devices
Design, implement, and maintain highly available network infrastructure across multiple states and operation
Manage SD-WAN, VPNs, wireless networks (high-density warehouse Wi-Fi), and carrier relationships
Optimize network performance for latency-sensitive operations
Design, management and execute cloud-based system
Lead initiatives for system redundancy, failover, and disaster recovery across distribution sites
Manage virtualization environments and cloud integrations supporting scalable operations
Develop and enforce security protocols to protect operational systems, customer data, and supply chain integrity
Secure warehouse environments, including endpoint protection for mobile and shared devices
Oversee firewall management, intrusion detection/prevention, and network segmentation across sites
Ensure compliance with applicable standards (SOC 2, ISO, customer/vendor security requirements)
Lead incident response planning with minimal disruption to operations
Establish and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans specific to warehouse operations
Ensure rapid recovery capabilities to minimize downtime in shipping and receiving operations
Conduct regular risk assessments across infrastructure and logistics systems
Lead IT teams supporting infrastructure, networking, and security across all facilities
Partner closely with Operations, Transportation, and Support Teams to align IT capabilities with throughput and service goals
Drive IT strategy to support growth, new facility launches, and automation initiatives
Build scalable processes to support rapid expansion and multi-site standardization
Manage vendors supporting warehouse technology, networking, and infrastructure
Lead IT execution for new facility startups, expansions, and system rollouts
Oversee capital planning and budgeting for infrastructure investments
Ensure standardized deployments across all locations