Hands-On IT Director: Strategy, Security & Growth

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Company in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead strategy, execution, and hands-on delivery across managed services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Microsoft technologies.

The role combines executive leadership with practical technical work, requiring you to set strategy, guide teams, manage vendors, and ensure scalable, secure IT operations aligned with business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in technology management.
• Strong background in managed services, infrastructure development, and security.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications (e.g., MS, CompTIA, Cisco) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy: Lead IT teams to design and implement technology strategies that align with business goals, with a focus on growth, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Managed Services & Vendor Management: Oversee IT services and manage vendor relationships to ensure timely support and adherence to SLAs.
• Infrastructure & Security: Drive the development and enhancement of IT infrastructure, ensuring secure and effective networking, server, storage, and data management systems.
• Microsoft Expertise: Utilize advanced knowledge of Microsoft technologies (Office 365, Active Directory, MS Server) to optimize system performance.
• Process Management & Execution: Design and implement regular maintenance schedules for IT infrastructure; evaluate, onboard, and integrate new software solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work cross-functionally with teams to define and complete IT projects.
• Disaster Recovery & Strategic Planning: Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans; support capacity planning for hardware, software, and network infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

IT Strategy

Managed Services

Vendor Management

Infrastructure Design

Cybersecurity

Microsoft Technologies

Cloud & Networking

Data Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS

Tools

Office 365

Active Directory

MS Server

SQL Server

Crystal Reports

SSRS

Meraki

Job description

Unknown Company in San Antonio, TX is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead strategy, execution, and hands-on delivery across managed services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and Microsoft technologies.

The role combines executive leadership with practical technical work, requiring you to set strategy, guide teams, manage vendors, and ensure scalable, secure IT operations aligned with business goals.