Director of IT & AI-Driven Infrastructure (Hybrid)

Dr. Tavel Optical Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead and shape the technology strategy across 29 sites.

The role combines hands-on leadership with enterprise IT oversight for infrastructure, security, and critical apps. You will manage a small IT team, partner with application owners, and ensure HIPAA-compliant operations while leveraging AI to improve service delivery.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership roles.
• Proven track record developing people, not just managing them.
• Strong judgment on when to build process versus act
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own core IT operations including identity management, collaboration tools, and security posture.
• Lead a multi-site network and hybrid infrastructure, including cloud and on-premises.
• Manage relationships with business applications and cross-team collaboration.
• Coach a four-person IT team and drive professional growth.
• Oversee vendor relationships, budgeting, and technology governance.
• Identify and deploy AI tools to generate measurable IT value.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

AI tools

Azure cloud

HIPAA experience

Communication

Tools

Entra ID

SSO

Zscaler

Microsoft 365

Windows Server

Job description

Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Director of Information Technology to lead and shape the technology strategy across 29 sites.

The role combines hands-on leadership with enterprise IT oversight for infrastructure, security, and critical apps. You will manage a small IT team, partner with application owners, and ensure HIPAA-compliant operations while leveraging AI to improve service delivery.