Director of IT - Oakland, CA
Fictiv · Oakland, CA Office · Posted Jun 25, 2026
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About MISUMI Americas
MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas.
Director of IT
Location: Oakland, CA (Onsite)
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on Director of IT to lead technology operations for a newly combined global organization. This role carries a dual mandate: completing a critical integration effort over the next 8–12 months and, more importantly, building and running a scalable, high-performing IT function for the long term.
You will lead a globally distributed team of ~14 IT professionals across the U.S., India, China, and Mexico, while owning the performance, reliability, and evolution of the company’s technology environment.
This is not a purely managerial role—we are looking for a leader who can operate at both a strategic and technical level, directly engaging in systems configuration, troubleshooting, and architectural decision-making.
What You’ll Do
IT Operations Service Delivery
Own day-to-day IT operations ensuring systems are reliable, secure, and performant
Establish service levels and build a responsive, unified IT support experience
Lead incident management processes, including escalation and communication protocols
Proactively monitor and improve system health and performance
Integration Leadership (Time-Bound)
Drive completion of a major technology integration (8–12 months), including:
Microsoft 365 and Entra ID consolidation
Migration from Google Workspace
Okta decommissioning
CrowdStrike Falcon deployment
Next-gen SIEM implementation
Ensure business continuity, quality, and timeline accountability throughout
Identity, Endpoint Security
Own Entra ID (Azure AD), including SSO, MFA, conditional access, and provisioning
Manage Intune across macOS, iOS, and Windows environments
Lead CrowdStrike Falcon operations and SIEM strategy, including threat detection and response
Oversee SOC strategy and vendor partnerships
Collaboration Productivity Platforms
Administer Slack Enterprise Grid, Microsoft 365, and meeting platforms (Teams/Zoom)
Ensure tools are reliable, secure, and aligned with business needs
Leadership Team Development
Lead and unify a global IT team across legacy organizations
Build a strong service-oriented culture and eliminate “us vs. them” dynamics
Mentor team members and identify future hiring needs
Vendor Budget Management
Own vendor relationships (Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Slack, etc.)
Manage IT budget, optimize costs, and lead contract negotiations
Provide visibility into IT spend and cost-saving opportunities
What You Bring
Required Expertise
Deep, hands-on experience with:
CrowdStrike Falcon (EDR, policies, response workflows)
Next-generation SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Chronicle, Elastic, Falcon LogScale)
Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) and identity migrations
Intune endpoint management across Apple and Windows devices
Microsoft 365 Slack Enterprise Grid administration
Strong foundation in:
DNS, SaaS environments, and enterprise IT operations
Large-scale migrations and system integrations
Experience
10+ years in IT operations, infrastructure, or systems engineering
5+ years managing IT teams (people leadership required)
Experience supporting 200+ user environments across multiple locations
Proven experience in mergers, acquisitions, or major IT consolidations
Leadership Traits
Service-first mindset with strong accountability
Hands-on, no-ego approach to leadership
Clear communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable operating in ambiguity with a bias toward action
Additional Information
Travel: Up to 10% annually for global team meetings and site visits
Work Authorization: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)
Compensation Benefits
Salary range: $220K–$260K, depending on experience
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
401(k) plan
Generous PTO and leave programs
We’re actively seeking teammates who:
Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.