IT Director — Multi-Location Tech & Cybersecurity Leader

Bill Knight Automotive; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee discounts on vehicles, parts,

Service

Training and professional development

Career advancement opportunities

Family-oriented culture

Job summary

Knight Automotive Group seeks an IT Director to lead technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT strategy across our dealership network. You will build a strong internal IT function and partner with leadership to align technology with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT with leadership, deep network/security expertise, hands-on problem solving, and experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, and dealer systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive IT experience with leadership experience
• Multi-location IT experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead IT infrastructure across multiple dealership locations (networks, servers, firewalls, wireless, VOIP, cloud)
• Oversee cybersecurity, backups, disaster recovery, and identity/access management
• Manage Microsoft 365, Active Directory/Entra ID, and security policies
• Oversee DMS, CRM tools, OEM integrations, and dealership tech
• Lead technology projects, upgrades, and vendor contracts/expenses
• Develop IT policies, docs, and business continuity plans
• Mentor internal IT staff and collaborate with leadership on tech strategy

Skills

Network architecture

Cybersecurity

Microsoft 365

Active Directory/Entra ID

Azure

Cloud-based applications

Project management

Vendor management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Dealertrack/CDK

Job description

Knight Automotive Group seeks an IT Director to lead technology infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT strategy across our dealership network. You will build a strong internal IT function and partner with leadership to align technology with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in IT with leadership, deep network/security expertise, hands-on problem solving, and experience with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, and dealer systems.