Senior Director, Enterprise IT

Cato Institute

Senior Director of Enterprise IT managing Cato Institute’s IT operations and Salesforce-based services. Lead a remote team while ensuring secure and efficient technology infrastructure.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a high-performing, collaborative, hybrid, and full-time remote team supporting infrastructure, user support, CRM, and enterprise applications.
Set clear, measurable objectives for individuals and the team, aligning them with broader organizational goals.
Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement by modeling integrity, curiosity, and a service-oriented mindset.
Provide regular coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to nurture team growth and retain top talent.
Act as a liaison between technical staff and non-technical departments, translating needs and solutions in accessible, collaborative ways.
Manage Cato’s Microsoft-centric IT environment, including Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Teams, and SharePoint.
Oversee hardware provisioning, software licensing, network performance, device management, patch management, and helpdesk operations.
Lead IT budgeting, procurement, and vendor contract negotiations.
Develop system documentation, business continuity procedures, and lifecycle upgrade plans.
Provide oversight for the Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud ecosystem.
Align IT initiatives with organizational strategy and evolving departmental needs, including supporting the Institute’s goals for responsible adoption and integration of AI technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive IT experience, including at least 3 years in a management or senior leadership role.
Demonstrated experience managing a Microsoft 365 environment, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange Online, and SharePoint.
Working knowledge of Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud and experience supervising teams managing Salesforce and related digital systems.
Experience with IT budgeting, vendor management, and enterprise software licensing.
Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity best practices, including identity management, data protection, risk assessment, and incident response planning.
Experience supporting organizational AI initiatives, such as ensuring responsible use and integrating AI capabilities into enterprise systems.
Familiarity with nonprofit, mission-driven, or educational institutions is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
Generous vacation and sick days
Paid parental leave
Employer-provided life and disability insurance
401(k) employer match
Transit/ Parking benefits
Pet discount plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

IT managementMicrosoft 365Azure Active DirectorySalesforce Nonprofit Cloudcybersecurity best practicesIT budgetingvendor managementdata protectionrisk assessmentincident response planning

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentorshipcommunicationcollaborationaccountabilitycontinuous improvementintegritycuriosityservice-oriented mindset