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Job description
Atlanta, GA (In-Office Preferred | Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates)
About the Opportunity
A growing financial services organization is seeking a hands‑on Director of Information Technology to oversee day‑to‑day IT operations supporting approximately 250 employees across a Microsoft-centric environment.
Reporting directly to the CIO, this role will lead a small IT team, manage critical business systems, oversee cybersecurity initiatives, support end users, and ensure the stability of the organization's technology infrastructure. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Manager, Infrastructure Manager, Systems Administrator Lead, or IT Operations Manager looking to step into a Director-level position with increased responsibility and visibility.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead IT operations and support services across the organization.
Manage and mentor a team of two IT professionals, with planned team growth in the near future.
Administer and support Microsoft 365, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory, Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, and related technologies.
Oversee user onboarding, offboarding, account provisioning, and access management.
Drive endpoint security, identity management, MFA, and cybersecurity best practices.
Manage hardware deployment, workstation configuration, and software administration.
Support and improve help desk operations, ticket management, and service delivery.
Partner with business leaders to ensure technology remains secure, efficient, and scalable.
Assist with business continuity, disaster recovery, compliance, and audit initiatives.
Support proprietary business applications and evolving technology initiatives, including automation and AI-related tools.
Technology Environment
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online
Active Directory
Power Automate
Power BI
Front (Help Desk Platform)
Microsoft Security & Identity Tools
Required Qualifications
Experience managing IT operations, infrastructure, or systems administration functions.
Experience with Entra ID (Azure AD), account management, and identity security.
Background in cybersecurity, endpoint management, and user support.
Experience leading or mentoring IT teams.
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience within mortgage, banking, lending, or other regulated financial services environments.
Familiarity with mortgage technology platforms, including MeridianLink or similar LOS systems.
Experience with Power Automate and Power BI.
Knowledge of compliance and security requirements within financial services.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL, Microsoft, or Azure certifications.
Ideal Candidate Background
We are particularly interested in candidates coming from:
IT Manager
Infrastructure Manager
IT Operations Manager
Senior Systems Administrator
Manager of Information Technology
Director of IT (small to mid-sized organizations)
The ideal candidate enjoys being hands‑on, understands Microsoft technologies deeply, can lead a small team, and is comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with day‑to‑day operational support.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Visible leadership role reporting directly to the CIO
Opportunity to shape and grow the IT organization
Exposure to cybersecurity, infrastructure, automation, and emerging technologies
Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture with executive engagement
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“Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits,”
EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type
of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by
law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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