Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an experienced IT Director to lead technology operations and guide the strategy behind secure, reliable, and efficient systems across the organization. This role will oversee core infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise platforms while ensuring technology supports business performance, compliance expectations, and long-term scalability. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, the position requires a hands-on leader who can balance daily operational oversight with continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities:• Direct the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of enterprise technology services to ensure stable and effective operations across the business.• Lead IT staff and external partners in maintaining secure, high-performing environments for servers, networks, cloud platforms, and end-user systems.• Oversee network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, including modern enterprise networking and software-defined technologies.• Manage virtualized and hyperconverged platforms such as VMware and Nutanix to support performance, resilience, and capacity needs.• Administer storage platforms and cloud-based services, including collaboration tools, file management solutions, and emerging AI-enabled technologies.• Establish and enforce IT policies, security controls, and operational procedures that align with regulatory and organizational requirements.• Monitor system reliability, service quality, and technology costs, using data and operational insights to drive improvement efforts.• Ensure Windows-based environments and broader enterprise systems are maintained, updated, and aligned with business needs.

• Demonstrated experience leading IT operations within an enterprise setting, with a strong emphasis on security and risk awareness. • Hands-on knowledge of network infrastructure management, including complex enterprise connectivity environments. • Experience supporting VMware and Nutanix platforms in production environments. • Familiarity with enterprise storage systems and infrastructure capacity planning. • Experience working with cloud technologies, including Microsoft Azure, OneDrive, and related business platforms. • Strong background managing Windows environments and supporting organization-wide technology services. • Ability to lead teams, coordinate priorities, and communicate effectively with technical staff and business stakeholders.

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Columbia, SC
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is hiring! We are looking for an experienced IT Director to lead technology operations and guide the strategy behind secure, reliable, and efficient systems across the organization. This role will oversee core infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise platforms while ensuring technology supports business performance, compliance expectations, and long-term scalability. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, the position requires a hands-on leader who can balance daily operational oversight with continuous improvement initiatives. Responsibilities:• Direct the planning, delivery, and ongoing support of enterprise technology services to ensure stable and effective operations across the business.• Lead IT staff and external partners in maintaining secure, high-performing environments for servers, networks, cloud platforms, and end-user systems.• Oversee network infrastructure and connectivity solutions, including modern enterprise networking and software-defined technologies.• Manage virtualized and hyperconverged platforms such as VMware and Nutanix to support performance, resilience, and capacity needs.• Administer storage platforms and cloud-based services, including collaboration tools, file management solutions, and emerging AI-enabled technologies.• Establish and enforce IT policies, security controls, and operational procedures that align with regulatory and organizational requirements.• Monitor system reliability, service quality, and technology costs, using data and operational insights to drive improvement efforts.• Ensure Windows-based environments and broader enterprise systems are maintained, updated, and aligned with business needs.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

IT Director Job in Columbia, SC | Robert Half