Responsibilities:
Sentinel is seeking a strategic and visionary Director of IT Engineering & Technical Services to lead our clients network and telecommunications functions across their enterprise. This high-impact role will oversee three direct reports and play a critical part in shaping a world-class technical services department for the Chicago area.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in networking and telecommunications, along with a proven ability to drive strategic planning, financial discipline, and talent development. You’ll be responsible for the full lifecycle of technical solutions—from architecture and deployment to optimization and disaster recovery—ensuring secure, high-performance systems that support operational excellence.
This is a unique opportunity to influence digital transformation at scale, collaborate with executive leadership, and foster innovation that enhances customer and user experiences. Strong communication skills, vendor management experience, and a passion for continuous improvement are essential.

ABOUT US:

Sentinel delivers solutions that can efficiently address a range of IT needs – from security, to communications, to systems & networks, to software applications, to cloud and managed services; all of which include our staffing solutions for our clients. Since 1982, Sentinel has grown from providing technology maintenance services to our current standing as one of the leading IT services and solutions provider in the US. We have aligned with many of today’s global technology leaders including Cisco, Dell, VMware and Microsoft. Sentinel services customers both nationally and internationally with primary support operating centers in Downers Grove (HQ), Chicago, and Springfield, IL; Phoenix, AZ.; Lansing, and Grand Rapids, MI; Milwaukee, WI; and Denver, CO.
If you are MOTIVATED… you can make IT happen at Sentinel. Our commitment to our employees is to create a work environment that encourages creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit, fosters growth through certification and hands-on training, and values a team-oriented culture with rewards based on impact!
If you share our passion about what technology can do and want to be part of a top workplace environment – we’d like to have you join our team. Learn more at www.sentinel.com/careers.
As part of Sentinel’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a background check. Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Sentinel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer including disability and veterans. In accordance with Title VII and state regulations, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, disability, military, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact SentinelHR1@sentinel.com.

Please refer the Job description for details