Director of IT Operations & Cybersecurity (Multi-State)

Germain Honda of Ann Arbor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation/holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Germain Motor Company is seeking a Director of Information Technology in Columbus, OH to lead IT operations across multiple states. You will guide the IT team, ensure robust cybersecurity, and align technology with business goals while supporting dealership systems and vendor relationships.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership, focusing on standardized processes, scalable infrastructure, and strong collaboration with executives to drive improvements across Germain's

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive IT experience including leadership of multi-location teams.
• Strong working knowledge of enterprise networking, cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and identity management.
• Experience managing technology vendors, projects, budgets and service delivery.
• Willingness to travel periodically to company locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and support IT professionals across multiple states and markets.
• Oversee IT operations, help desk, incident response, and escalation management with consistent standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Microsoft 365

Reynolds & Reynolds

CDK Global

Tekion

Cisco

Ubiquiti

SonicWall

Job description

Germain Motor Company is seeking a Director of Information Technology in Columbus, OH to lead IT operations across multiple states. You will guide the IT team, ensure robust cybersecurity, and align technology with business goals while supporting dealership systems and vendor relationships.

The role combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership, focusing on standardized processes, scalable infrastructure, and strong collaboration with executives to drive improvements across Germain's