Serve as the primary IT Director for the client, providing strategic direction and oversight
Develop and maintain short- and long-term IT roadmaps aligned with business goals
Act as the escalation point for complex technical and operational decisions
Translate business needs into practical, secure technology solutions
Act as Virtual CISO, responsible for overall security posture and risk management
Own cybersecurity policies, standards, and governance
Oversee vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity management, and incident response
Conduct risk assessments and guide remediation efforts
Interface with auditors, insurers, and compliance stakeholders as needed
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership at the client
Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and technology partners
Review contracts, licensing, and renewal strategies with an eye toward cost control and risk reduction
Participate in executive-level meetings and planning sessions
Work closely with our MSP engineering, service desk, and security teams
Ensure alignment between client priorities and MSP service delivery
Help define scope, standards, and expectations for ongoing support
Provide feedback and guidance to improve service quality and outcomes

Requirements

10+ years of progressive IT experience, including senior leadership responsibility
Prior experience as an IT Director, Head of IT, or senior infrastructure/security leader
Strong cybersecurity background with hands-on understanding of modern threat landscapes
Experience acting in a CISO, virtual CISO, or security leadership capacity
Broad technical knowledge across:
Microsoft 365 / Azure environments
Identity & access management
Endpoint security and monitoring
Networking, firewalls, and cloud services
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage executives and non-technical stakeholders
Must live in New Jersey and be willing to go onsite periodically as needed

Benefits

Base Salary: $130K - $160K
Comprehensive benefits package
Long-term growth opportunities within the MSP
High-visibility role with executive exposure
Why This Role Is Unique
Senior-level authority and influence without being a solo operator
Deep client engagement with long-term impact
Backed by a full MSP engineering and security team
Opportunity to shape both client outcomes and MSP best practices
Stable, well-established organization with a collaborative leadership culture

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityrisk managementvulnerability managementidentity managementincident responseMicrosoft 365Azurenetworkingfirewallscloud services

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipstrategic directionadvisorycollaborationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagementcost controlservice quality improvementexecutive engagement