Sentinel Technologies

Director of IT

Sentinel Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mobile • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSAzureCloudVMware

About the role

  • Provide strategic leadership for infrastructure platforms, including hyperconverged systems (VMware, Nutanix), storage, backup, and virtual environments.
  • Lead architecture planning, lifecycle management, and policy development for enterprise systems.
  • Oversee disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity (BC) planning, testing, and compliance.
  • Manage infrastructure supporting Generative AI (GenAI) applications and Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
  • Support research computing workflows, HPC environments, and cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure).
  • Supervise technical staff, conduct performance reviews, and lead vendor negotiations.
  • Collaborate with IT leadership on governance, security, and strategic planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
  • 7–10 years of enterprise IT infrastructure experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
  • Hyperconverged infrastructure (VMware, Nutanix) experience required.
  • Microsoft 365, Azure AD, hybrid cloud knowledge and experience required.
  • Disaster recovery and business continuity experience is required.
  • Research computing and GenAI integration experience is required.
  • Demonstrated supervisory experience managing technical teams and complex projects.
  • Certifications (preferred): VMware VCP, Microsoft Azure Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, CISSP.
  • Experience in or the ability to adapt to higher education culture; strong communication and team skills.
  • The candidate must have a car, as this position requires travel between locations and transportation of equipment.
  • A valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance will be required.
  • Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
  • Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive state benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, and generous PTO.
  • Professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge research infrastructure.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
infrastructure managementdisaster recoverybusiness continuityhyperconverged infrastructurecloud computingresearch computingGenerative AIModel Context Protocollifecycle managementpolicy development
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam managementstrategic planningvendor negotiationperformance reviewcollaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingcan-do attitude
Certifications
VMware VCPMicrosoft Azure ArchitectAWS Solutions ArchitectCISSP