Director of IT Operations

Winixx Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus program tied to milestones

Hybrid work environment with flexible

Career growth across 30+ SaaS products

Front-row seat at national expansion

Collaborative team environment

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Winixx Inc. in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Director of IT Operations to lead the IT function for a fast-growing, remote-first tech company. You will own IT strategy, security, and infrastructure to enable scalable operations.

The role requires 10+ years in IT with at least 4 years leading an IT organization, plus deep expertise in identity, endpoint management, and network security. Hybrid work options and equity-friendly benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4 years leading an IT organization.
• Proven track record building and scaling IT functions in a high-growth tech company.
• Deep expertise in corporate IT infrastructure including identity, endpoint management, and network security.
• Experience managing SOC 2 compliance and information security programs.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and executive presence.
• Experience managing IT for a distributed or remote-first workforce.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; CISSP or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Winixx IT organization across helpdesk, systems, security, and infrastructure
• Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with the business roadmap and security requirements
• Own the corporate technology stack including device management, identity, SaaS, and network infrastructure
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks including SOC 2
• Manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and technology spend
• Partner with the engineering and DevOps teams on shared infrastructure and security initiatives
• Build a proactive IT culture that prevents problems rather than just reacting to them
• Report IT performance, security posture, and infrastructure roadmap to executive leadership

Skills

IT leadership

IT strategy

Security governance

SOC 2

Vendor management

Remote workforce IT

Executive communication

Identity management

Endpoint management

Network security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

CISSP or equivalent (plus)

Job description

Openings › IT Operations › Director of IT Operations

IT Operations

Director of IT Operations

Atlanta, US Remote Full-time $130,000 – $190,000

About Winixx

Winixx Inc. is a New York-based technology holding company operating a portfolio of over 30 SaaS platforms across freight, fleet management, financial infrastructure, and market intelligence. Founded with a mission to modernize fragmented and underserved industries, Winixx builds technology that removes inefficiencies, creates transparency, and puts more value in the hands of the actual work. Our flagship products include Winixx Freight, a next-generation load board with embedded instant payment; fleetOS, a comprehensive fleet management and roadside assistance platform; and Baron Meddy Financial, our financial infrastructure arm facilitating capital deployment, escrow, and M&A advisory across verticals. Winixx is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with remote teams operating nationwide.

Role Summary

The Director of IT Operations leads the entire IT function at Winixx — building the infrastructure, security posture, and team that supports a fast-growing, remote-first technology company. You will report to executive leadership and own the IT strategy that enables the business to operate securely and efficiently at scale.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop the Winixx IT organization across helpdesk, systems, security, and infrastructure
• Define and execute the IT strategy aligned with the business roadmap and security requirements
• Own the corporate technology stack including device management, identity, SaaS, and network infrastructure
• Develop and enforce IT security policies and ensure compliance with relevant frameworks including SOC 2
• Manage IT vendor relationships, contracts, and technology spend
• Partner with the engineering and DevOps teams on shared infrastructure and security initiatives
• Build a proactive IT culture that prevents problems rather than just reacting to them
• Report IT performance, security posture, and infrastructure roadmap to executive leadership

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 4 years leading an IT organization
• Proven track record of building and scaling IT functions in a high-growth technology company
• Deep expertise in corporate IT infrastructure including identity, endpoint management, and network security
• Experience managing SOC 2 compliance and information security programs
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and executive presence
• Experience managing IT for a distributed or remote-first workforce
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; CISSP or equivalent is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus program tied to individual and company milestones
• Hybrid work environment with flexible scheduling
• Career growth opportunities across 30+ SaaS products and multiple verticals
• Front-row seat at a technology company at the beginning of a major national expansion
• Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support

Winixx Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate all applicants on the basis of qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The compensation range reflected in this posting represents the minimum and maximum target range for this position. Individual pay within the posted range is determined by a candidate's demonstrated experience, educational background, skill set, and geographic location. Final compensation is established at the time of offer and may fall anywhere within the stated range based on these factors.

Compensation ranges reflect national US market data and are subject to change. Additional forms of compensation may include performance bonuses, equity participation, and other benefits as outlined in your offer documentation.