Director of Information Technology

Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week; must reside in DFW)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually + Bonus Potential

Position Overview

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Director of Information Technology (IT) to lead end‑to‑end IT operations, infrastructure, and architecture across a multi‑site specialty healthcare organization.

This role is responsible for owning the full IT ecosystem, including hybrid infrastructure (on‑premises + Azure cloud), systems architecture, networking, and security. The ideal candidate is a technical leader with strong Microsoft ecosystem expertise who can operate at both a strategic and execution level while leading a team and scaling IT platforms across multiple clinical sites.

Key Responsibilities

IT Operations & Infrastructure Leadership

• Own day‑to‑day IT operations across infrastructure, cloud, networking, and support services
• Oversee hybrid environment including on‑prem systems and Azure cloud platforms
• Manage IT service delivery including help desk, infrastructure, and cloud operations
• Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of all IT systems
• Lead end‑to‑end IT architecture across systems, infrastructure, and platforms
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and modern IT environments
• Drive standardization of systems across multiple clinic locations
• Build and scale IT platforms to support organizational growth
• Own Azure environment (IaaS and PaaS) including design, deployment, and optimization
• Manage Microsoft ecosystem including Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and Windows Server
• Support identity, access management, and cloud governance strategies

Multi‑Site Integration & Expansion

• Lead onboarding of new clinic locations and IT environments
• Manage post‑acquisition IT integrations and system transitions
• Ensure seamless connectivity and system alignment across all sites

Networking & Infrastructure

• Oversee networking infrastructure including firewalls, VPNs, and SD‑WAN
• Manage backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure business continuity
• Ensure infrastructure supports clinical and operational systems across locations

Security & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations including HIPAA and related standards
• Implement and maintain secure IT environments across endpoints, networks, and cloud
• Partner with leadership on risk management, audits, and compliance initiatives

ITIL & Process Optimization

• Implement and maintain ITIL‑based processes for incident, problem, and change management
• Drive operational efficiency, documentation, and process standardization

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 10 IT professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, urgency, and execution
• Balance hands‑on technical leadership with people management responsibilities
• Partner with executive leadership and clinical teams to align IT initiatives with business needs

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• Proven experience in multi‑site specialty healthcare environments (e.g., dermatology, surgical, oncology, neurology, orthopedic)
• Strong hands‑on expertise in IT infrastructure and systems architecture
• Experience owning end‑to‑end IT operations and execution
• Deep knowledge of hybrid environments (on‑premises + Azure cloud)
• Strong experience with:
• Microsoft 365 stack
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Networking (firewalls, VPNs, SD‑WAN)
• Backup and disaster recovery systems
• Experience onboarding new sites and integrating IT environments post‑acquisition
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, platform design, and infrastructure scaling
• Experience supporting clinical systems across multiple locations
• Proven ability to operate with urgency, structure, and accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation tools and infrastructure optimization
• Familiarity with enterprise IT standardization across distributed environments
• Experience supporting healthcare‑specific systems and workflows

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