Our client in the accessories industry is looking to hire a new IT Director in the Chicago area. The company is financially strong, consistently setting monthly records, and has successfully transformed into a tech?forward, e?commerce?driven organization since 2020. Despite the growth, the culture remains laid?back, positive, and stable.
*This role is hybrid 4 days a week in Schaumburg, IL* This is a confidential backfill for an IT Director / IT Manager to own day?to?day IT operations while serving as the technical bridge between business leadership and a long?standing outsourced engineering team. This role oversees infrastructure, cybersecurity, internal systems, and workload management for external developers supporting a complex PHP/Linux platform. It's a mix of hands?on oversight, vendor management, and strategic leadership, not a pure coding role.
Required Skills & Experience - 5+ years with the following:
- Linux
- AWS
- A background in IT
Desired Skills & Experience - Prior IT leadership experience
- PHP
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
- 45% Linux
- 45% AWS
- 10% PHP
Daily Responsibilities
- 50% Hands On
- 50% Management Duties
The Offer You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.