Director of Information Technology

LHH; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Atlanta is seeking a Director of Information Technology to oversee day-to-day IT operations for about 250 employees in a Microsoft-centric environment, reporting to the CIO and leading a small IT team.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with Entra ID, Azure AD, Active Directory, Exchange Online, and security best practices, plus the ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational support in a fast-growing financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading IT operations, infrastructure, or systems administration.
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), account management, and identity security.
• Background in cybersecurity, endpoint management, and user support.
• Experience mentoring IT teams and collaborating with business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations and support services across the organization.
• Mentor a small IT team with planned growth.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, AD, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint.
• Oversee user onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning.
• Drive endpoint security, identity management, MFA, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Manage hardware deployment, workstation config, and software administration.
• Improve help desk operations and service delivery.
• Collaborate with business leaders to keep tech secure and scalable.
• Support continuity, disaster recovery, compliance, and audits.
• Support proprietary apps and evolving tech initiatives including AI tools.

Skills

IT operations

Leadership

Azure AD / Entra ID

Cybersecurity

Communication

Organization

Education

CISSP/CISM/ITIL/Mirebase Azure certs

Tools

Microsoft 365

Entra ID (Azure AD)

Active Directory

Exchange Online

Power Automate

Power BI

Front Help Desk

Microsoft Security & Identity Tools

Job description

Atlanta, GA (In-Office Preferred | Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates)

About the Opportunity

A growing financial services organization is seeking a hands‑on Director of Information Technology to oversee day‑to‑day IT operations supporting approximately 250 employees across a Microsoft-centric environment.

Reporting directly to the CIO, this role will lead a small IT team, manage critical business systems, oversee cybersecurity initiatives, support end users, and ensure the stability of the organization's technology infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Systems Administrator Lead, or IT Operations Manager looking to step into a Director-level position with increased responsibility and visibility.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead IT operations and support services across the organization.
• Manage and mentor a team of two IT professionals, with planned team growth in the near future.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and related technologies.
• Oversee user onboarding, offboarding, account provisioning, and access management.
• Drive endpoint security, identity management, MFA, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Manage hardware deployment, workstation configuration, and software administration.
• Support and improve help desk operations, ticket management, and service delivery.
• Partner with business leaders to ensure technology remains secure, efficient, and scalable.
• Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, compliance, and audit initiatives.
• Support proprietary business applications and evolving technology initiatives, including automation and AI-related tools.

Technology Environment

• Microsoft 365
• Exchange Online
• Active Directory
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• Front (Help Desk Platform)
• Microsoft Security & Identity Tools

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing IT operations, infrastructure, or systems administration functions.
• Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), account management, and identity security.
• Background in cybersecurity, endpoint management, and user support.
• Experience leading or mentoring IT teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within mortgage, banking, lending, or other regulated financial services environments.
• Familiarity with mortgage technology platforms, including MeridianLink or similar LOS systems.
• Experience with Power Automate and Power BI.
• Knowledge of compliance and security requirements within financial services.
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, Microsoft, or Azure certifications.

Ideal Candidate Background

We are particularly interested in candidates coming from:

• IT Manager
• Infrastructure Manager
• IT Operations Manager
• Senior Systems Administrator
• Manager of Information Technology
• Director of IT (small to mid-sized organizations)

The ideal candidate enjoys being hands‑on, understands Microsoft technologies deeply, can lead a small team, and is comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day operational support.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Visible leadership role reporting directly to the CIO
• Opportunity to shape and grow the IT organization
• Exposure to cybersecurity, infrastructure, automation, and emerging technologies
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with executive engagement

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“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,”

EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type

of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by

law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers