Director of Information Technology

Tenna; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenna is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead and scale our IT function as we continue to grow. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will own the vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution of Tenna’s technology environment, from infrastructure and identity management to cybersecurity and compliance.

This is a true player-coach role: set IT direction, build and mentor a high-performing team, manage the budget, and serve as the go-to expert across

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive IT experience with growth in scope and responsibility.
• Experience building and mentoring IT teams with budget oversight.
• Proven ability to lead security and compliance across a remote workforce.
• Hands-on expertise across Microsoft, Windows, Linux, and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT operations for a largely remote organization with strategic direction and hands-on execution.
• Configure and maintain network and server systems for security and availability.
• Manage Active Directory andAzure AD ecosystems including policy and deployments.
• Oversee security across the company including Azure Conditional Access and Windows hardening.
• Maintain Splunk SIEM and monitor security event data.
• Own IT department budget and vendor cost controls; drive tech policy and DR plan.
• Partner with executive leadership to scale technology with the business.

Skills

IT leadership

Microsoft ecosystem

Azure AD

Linux administration

AWS basics

Security governance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Active Directory

Azure AD Connect

Office 365

Splunk SIEM

RDS / Windows Server

VPN & networking

AWS VPC/EC2

Job description

Tenna is seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking Director of Information Technology to lead and scale our IT function as we continue to grow. Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, this leader will own the vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution of Tenna’s technology environment, from infrastructure and identity management to company-wide cybersecurity and compliance. This is a true player-coach role: you’ll set the direction for IT, build and mentor a high-performing team, and manage the department’s budget, while also rolling up your sleeves as the go-to technical expert across Microsoft, Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. You’ll partner closely with Executive Leadership, the CIO, and the CTO to keep our largely remote workforce secure, connected, and productive, and to ensure our systems can scale with the business. This is a highly visible, high-impact role with the opportunity to shape how technology powers Tenna’s next stage of growth. The perfect candidate is a proven IT leader and Microsoft expert who thrives on ownership, brings a security-first mindset, and is energized by solving complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

Why Tenna?

At Tenna, we believe the best is right in front of all of us, and that each day holds more potential than the one before. We believe that every new discovery can lead to something better than we thought possible. When we boil it down, the top five qualities that define the Tenna Team are quality-obsessed, gritty, continuous learners, collaborative problem solvers, and just plain awesome. Sound like you? Join us as we empower our customers to control their mixed assets anytime, anywhere, on one comprehensive platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead all IT operations for a largely remote organization, providing strategic direction while serving as the senior hands-on technical practitioner and escalation point
• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenna’s network and server systems, ensuring continuous availability, security, and consistency across all IT resources
• Manage and configure Active Directory, including security groups, domain group policies, Windows update auditing, and feature build deployments
• Administer Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, and SSO integrations, including creation and lifecycle management of user accounts and access
• Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environments end-to-end, including build, configuration, security hardening, and patch management
• Oversee Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments and administer Office 365 backup and restoration processes
• Support and enable a remote workforce, ensuring secure, reliable access to systems, devices, and applications from any location
• Oversee IT security across the entire company, including Azure Conditional Access policies, Windows hardening standards, and Linux security controls
• Maintain and patch Splunk SIEM infrastructure; monitor and act on security event data
• Audit and enforce security configurations across AWS VPC and EC2 environments
• Own corporate cyber insurance compliance obligations and lead the annual renewal process
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve the corporate Security Awareness and Training Program
• Enforce Technology Security Policy across the organization; develop and maintain the Corporate Technology Retention Policy and Disaster Recovery Policy
• Coordinate and manage Corporate Technology Penetration Testing engagements and partner with the CTO on all regulatory compliance requirements (i.e. SOC)
• Own and manage the full IT department budget, including all hardware, software, licenses, and SaaS procurement, with full budget authority
• Conduct software and SaaS licensing cost audits, manage cellular corporate accounts, and maintain ongoing license and vendor tracking
• Manage physical network hardware, infrastructure, and the corporate building access system
• Oversee all hiring, performance management, and mentoring of IT team members, including Systems Administrators and Interns
• Partner with Executive Leadership and the CIO to ensure consistent adherence to Tenna’s IT policies and strategic technology direction

Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive Information Technology experience with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility
• Proven experience managing people and leading technical teams, including hiring, performance management, and development
• Proven experience managing an entire IT department with full budget authority
• Proven experience overseeing IT security across an entire company
• Demonstrated experience supporting a remote workforce
• 10+ years of Windows Server administration, including hands-on experience managing and configuring Active Directory
• Expert-level knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem is required, including Office 365, Azure AD, and Azure AD Connect; candidates with Google Workspace-only experience will not be considered
• 10+ years of Linux server administration with the ability to handle all aspects independently (Red Hat Enterprise Linux strongly preferred)
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (VPC, EC2, S3, Route 53) is required; expert-level experience is not necessary
• Solid understanding of VPN infrastructure, enterprise networking, and routing protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, macOS, and iOS operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Ability to report on-site to our New Hope, PA office 1–2 times per week
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent Information Technology work experience is required.
• Full-time opportunity.
• Travel is required, up to 10%.
• Competitive compensation packages offered.
• Opportunities for growth and personal development within highly dynamic team.
• Robust, low-cost benefit packages offered.
• Benefit coverage begins the first date of employment.
• Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off offered.