Director, IT Infrastructure - Tapes

Overview

Based in Franklin, KY, with additional facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, the Tapes business is a leading manufacturer of pressure-sensitive tapes (specialty, foil, film, and duct) and adhesives. Offering more than 1,500 specialty SKUs across 500+ distinct product families to its diverse base of 1,500+ customers, the Tapes Business provides specialty tapes and adhesives products to top customers serving the HVAC, Building & Construction, Industrial, Retail, Medical, Aerospace, Automotive, and other specialty industries.

The Director of IT Infrastructure will be a key member of senior IT leadership responsible for the strategic planning, implementation, security, and management of the company's IT infrastructure. This includes network architecture, on-premises servers, cloud-based services, Office 365 environment, and end-user computing support.

A key responsibility of this role is leading the design and implementation of IT infrastructure for a newly divested company, ensuring a smooth transition from the parent organization while establishing a secure, scalable, and independent IT environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT separations (carve-outs), system migrations, and setting up IT environments from the ground up.

***Desired candidate will be located in either Metro Bowling Green, KY or Nashville, TN with close driving distance to Franklin, KY***

Responsibilities

Infrastructure Setup & IT Strategy

• Lead the separation, migration, and re-establishment of IT systems, networks, and applications from the parent company, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Develop and implement an independent IT strategy, aligning with business goals, industry trends, and compliance frameworks.
• Work with security and compliance resources to ensure IT Infrastructure meets defined regulations and leading practices.
• Collaborate with business leaders and stakeholders to align IT initiatives with operational needs and future growth plans.

Network, Security & Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of a secure and scalable IT infrastructure, including networking, on-premises servers, and cloud-based solutions (Azure, AWS).
• Ensure high availability, optimal performance, and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical systems.
• Implement and monitor cybersecurity strategies, including firewalls, endpoint security, intrusion detection, and compliance risk assessments.
• Work with a Managed Service Provider (MSP) to optimize networking, hosting, end-user computing, collaboration platforms, telephony, and IT operations.

Office 365 & End-User Support

• Manage administration and integration of the Office 365 environment, including Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and enterprise applications.
• Oversee IT support teams and service providers to ensure efficient desktop, laptop, and mobile device support.
• Implement endpoint management solutions such as Intune or SCCM.
• Partner with service providers to establish and track IT service desk performance metrics.

Vendor, Budget, & IT Operations Management

• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate technology solutions to support business objectives.
• Develop and oversee IT budgets, cost forecasting, procurement processes, and special project expenditures.
• Manage the MSP to ensure contracted services are delivered, service levels are met, and costs are controlled.
• Plan and execute major IT implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and technology roadmaps.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and mentor IT infrastructure staff, ensuring team development and effective resource allocation.
• Drive innovation and best practices in IT infrastructure and security governance.
• Enhance communication and collaboration between internal teams, vendors, and external clients.
• Champion continuous improvements in IT service delivery, operational efficiency, and cybersecurity resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with IT divestitures, carve-outs, and infrastructure separations is highly desirable.
• Strong expertise in network architecture, firewall management, and cybersecurity best practices.
• Experience managing on-premises servers, virtualization technologies (VMware/Hyper-V), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Proficiency in endpoint management tools such as Intune, SCCM, or similar platforms.
• Experience managing service providers.
• Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM), ITIL frameworks, and helpdesk operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred, with knowledge of ERP systems and industrial IT considerations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.