IT Director — Security-First, Scalable Tech Leader

Tenna; New Hope (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunity

Hybrid – New Hope, PA (1–2 onsite)

Travel up to 10%

401k match

Paid Time Off

Volunteer Time Off

Robust benefits

Job summary

Tenna seeks a hands-on Director of Information Technology to lead and scale our IT function as we grow. Reporting to the CIO, you’ll own vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution across infrastructure, security, and compliance while mentoring a high-performing team.

You’ll manage budgets and act as the senior technical expert across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments, enabling a secure, productive remote workforce and scalable systems for Tenna’s next growth phase.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Information Technology experience with demonstrated growth in scope and responsibility.
• Proven experience managing people and leading technical teams, including hiring, performance management, and development.
• Proven experience managing an entire IT department with full budget authority.
• Proven experience overseeing IT security across an entire company.
• Demonstrated experience supporting a remote workforce.
• 10+ years of Windows Server administration, including hands-on experience managing and configuring Active Directory.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem is required, including Office 365, Azure AD, and Azure AD Connect; candidates with Google Workspace-only experience will not be considered
• 10+ years of Linux server administration with the ability to handle all aspects independently (Red Hat Enterprise Linux strongly preferred).
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (VPC, EC2, S3, Route 53) is required; expert-level experience is not necessary
• Solid understanding of VPN infrastructure, enterprise networking, and routing protocols
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, macOS, and iOS operating systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite and Salesforce
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Self-directed, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Ability to report on-site to our New Hope, PA office 1–2 times per week
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or equivalent Information Technology work experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all IT operations for a largely remote organization, providing strategic direction while serving as the senior hands-on technical practitioner and escalation point
• Configure, operate, and maintain Tenna’s network and server systems, ensuring continuous availability, security, and consistency across all IT resources
• Manage and configure Active Directory, including security groups, domain group policies, Windows update auditing, and feature build deployments
• Administer Azure Active Directory, Azure AD Connect, and SSO integrations, including creation and lifecycle management of user accounts and access
• Administer and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux server environments end-to-end, including build, configuration, security hardening, and patch management
• Oversee Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) environments and administer Office 365 backup and restoration processes
• Support and enable a remote workforce, ensuring secure, reliable access to systems, devices, and applications from any location
• Oversee IT security across the entire company, including Azure Conditional Access policies, Windows hardening standards, and Linux security controls
• Maintain and patch Splunk SIEM infrastructure; monitor and act on security event data
• Audit and enforce security configurations across AWS VPC and EC2 environments
• Own corporate cyber insurance compliance obligations and lead the annual renewal process
• Develop, deliver, and continuously improve the corporate Security Awareness and Training Program
• Enforce Technology Security Policy across the organization; develop and maintain the Corporate Technology Retention Policy and Disaster Recovery Policy
• Coordinate and manage Corporate Technology Penetration Testing engagements and partner with the CTO on all regulatory compliance requirements (i.e. SOC)
• Own and manage the full IT department budget, including all hardware, software, licenses, and SaaS procurement, with full budget authority
• Conduct software and SaaS licensing cost audits, manage cellular corporate accounts, and maintain ongoing license and vendor tracking
• Manage physical network hardware, infrastructure, and the corporate building access system
• Oversee all hiring, performance management, and mentoring of IT team members, including Systems Administrators and Interns
• Partner with Executive Leadership and the CIO to ensure consistent adherence to Tenna’s IT policies and strategic technology direction

Skills

Leadership

IT strategy

Budget management

Cybersecurity

Remote work experience

Windows Server

Active Directory

Azure / Office 365

Linux administration

AWS basics

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Office 365

Azure AD Connect

Splunk SIEM

Azure Active Directory

Active Directory

RDS

AWS VPC

Job description

Tenna seeks a hands-on Director of Information Technology to lead and scale our IT function as we grow. Reporting to the CIO, you’ll own vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution across infrastructure, security, and compliance while mentoring a high-performing team.

You’ll manage budgets and act as the senior technical expert across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments, enabling a secure, productive remote workforce and scalable systems for Tenna’s next growth phase.