IT Director/Chicago Local/Linux and AWS/Accessories

Our client in the accessories industry is looking to hire a new IT Director in the Chicago area. The company is financially strong, consistently setting monthly records, and has successfully transformed into a tech?forward, e?commerce?driven organization since 2020. Despite the growth, the culture remains laid?back, positive, and stable. •This role is hybrid 4 days a week in Schaumburg, IL• This is a confidential backfill for an IT Director / IT Manager to own day?to?day IT operations while serving as the technical bridge between business leadership and a long?standing outsourced engineering team. This role oversees infrastructure, cybersecurity, internal systems, and workload management for external developers supporting a complex PHP/Linux platform. It's a mix of hands?on oversight, vendor management, and strategic leadership, not a pure coding role. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years with the following: Linux AWS A background in IT Desired Skills & Experience Prior IT leadership experience PHP What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 45% Linux 45% AWS 10% PHP Daily Responsibilities 50% Hands On 50% Management Duties The Offer Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.