How to hire a director information technology infrastructure

How to hire a director information technology infrastructure, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director information technology infrastructure hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director information technology infrastructure job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director information technology infrastructure
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The director information technology infrastructure hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect director information technology infrastructure also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of directors information technology infrastructure and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Director Information Technology Infrastructure	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Information Technology Infrastructure	Computer and information systems managers, often called information technology (IT) managers or IT project managers, plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization. They help determine the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals.	$60-126
   Systems Manager	A systems manager is responsible for monitoring the operations of the information technology department, evaluating staff performance, developing strategic procedures to maximize productivity, and identifying business opportunities that would generate more revenues and profitability for the company. Systems managers inspect company networks to ensure the efficiency of the technology systems, conducting regular diagnostic tests, and installing upgrades to boost optimization... Show more	$36-73
   Technical Manager	A technical manager is responsible for maintaining the company's information systems database and analyzing technology system matters to ensure its efficiency and accuracy in supporting business operations. Technical managers perform network checks regularly to assess any possible malfunctions that might compromise the company's cybersecurity... Show more	$40-77

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Cloud
   • Architecture
   • Project Management
   • Disaster Recovery
   • ITIL
   • Service Delivery
   • AWS
   • Windows
   • Azure
   • Vendor Management
   • VMware
   • Emerging Technologies
   • Service Desk
   • Business Continuity

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   Responsibilities:

   • Lead the stabilization effort on both the VMWare and EqualLogic SAN to eliminate failures and performance issues.
   • Mitigate several major business risks through hybrid cloud initiative and lead business process improvements with executive business partners.
   • Lead a concept-to-implementation initiative to enable global work sharing processes and establish an agile infrastructure to realize cloud service flexibility.
   • Expand responsibilities include risk management, FISMA, PCI, SOX, HIPAA, and SAS70 compliance.
   • Provide business process architecture strategic direction and assistance to internal and external clients on business plans base on business technology vision.
   • Direct rollout of MPLS data network for remote locations.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director information technology infrastructure job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A director information technology infrastructure salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, directors information technology infrastructure' average salary in south carolina is 29% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors information technology infrastructure earn 52% less than senior-level directors information technology infrastructure.
   • Certifications. A director information technology infrastructure with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a director information technology infrastructure's salary.

   Average director information technology infrastructure salary

   $181,837yearly

   $87.42 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director information technology infrastructure salary

   $125,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average director information technology infrastructure salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Hampshire	$204,245	$98
   2	Washington	$201,256	$97
   3	Oregon	$199,626	$96
   4	Alaska	$193,737	$93
   5	Massachusetts	$188,791	$91
   6	California	$176,270	$85
   7	Michigan	$176,251	$85
   8	Nevada	$173,591	$83
   9	Arizona	$173,284	$83
   10	Colorado	$172,264	$83
   11	Rhode Island	$171,796	$83
   12	Delaware	$169,455	$81
   13	Montana	$168,565	$81
   14	Maryland	$166,988	$80
   15	Wisconsin	$165,526	$80
   16	Ohio	$163,491	$79
   17	West Virginia	$161,489	$78
   18	Georgia	$160,379	$77
   19	Utah	$159,739	$77
   20	Virginia	$159,708	$77

   Average director information technology infrastructure salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	NVIDIA	$230,497	$110.82	31
   2	U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission	$221,310	$106.40
   3	RingCentral	$210,351	$101.13
   4	Jordan Ford	$206,175	$99.12
   5	Ballad Health	$204,240	$98.19
   6	Emory Healthcare	$202,287	$97.25	10
   7	Koch Industries	$201,908	$97.07	2
   8	First Tech Federal Credit Union	$200,947	$96.61
   9	Central State University	$200,335	$96.31	1
   10	Fareportal	$195,948	$94.21
   11	Conga	$193,952	$93.25
   12	Halifax Health	$193,911	$93.23	1
   13	Caleres	$193,581	$93.07
   14	Oshkosh	$193,367	$92.96	1
   15	Bic Corporation	$193,128	$92.85
   16	Imperva	$192,271	$92.44
   17	Pyramid Healthcare	$191,189	$91.92
   18	Zayo Group	$190,613	$91.64	3
   19	Patrick Industries	$188,650	$90.70
   20	Pamten Inc	$188,531	$90.64

4. Writing a director information technology infrastructure job description

   A good director information technology infrastructure job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a director information technology infrastructure job description:

   Director information technology infrastructure job description example

   Job Details
   
   This role is responsible for the global IT platform in developing specialized and leading the IT infrastructure throughout the organization. Sets standards for the smooth operation and installation of system solutions. Has system-wide responsibility on complex projects and components.
   
   * Job manages a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
   * Job leads/supervises/manages 1-5 employees.
   * May solve highly technical complex problems and be called on to consult for other projects.
   * Assists with the transfer of knowledge of technical skills. Viewed as a Subject Matter Expert within the organization.
   * Directs and manages the activities and employees associated with providing technical services to internal customers by identifying, prioritizing, and confirming resolution of reported problems.
   * Interprets and explains information to audiences who are not familiar with the subject matter often requiring persuasion.
   * This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
   * Uses experience or precedent to identify solutions or to adapt existing approaches to resolved issues.
   * Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
   * Provides case status updates to management and end-users.
   * Supports and maintains effective relationships with business functions.
   * Perform other duties as assigned.
   
   Job Requirements:
   
   * 10+ years of experience in related field is preferred.
   * Uses advanced analytical, technical and problem solving skills to adapt policies.
   * Contributes to delivery of discipline/department goals through personal effort or through influence over employees.
   * Accountable for meeting own target which will impact the function.
   * BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
   * Desired Certification: ITSM or ITIL
   * ITSM or ITIL
   * VMware VCAP or VCIX or VCDX
   * Microsoft MCSA or MCSE or SCCM
   * Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
   * Work conditions are typical of an office environment.
   * This role requires both domestic and international travel.
   * Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds
   * Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
   * Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.
   
   OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

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5. Post your job

   To find directors information technology infrastructure for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any directors information technology infrastructure they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level directors information technology infrastructure with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

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6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with director information technology infrastructure candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director information technology infrastructure

   Once you've decided on a perfect director information technology infrastructure candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new director information technology infrastructure first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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