Fractional IT Director (Entertainment & Production Infrastructure)

Fractional It Director (Entertainment & Production Infrastructure) A fast-growing media and entertainment company is seeking a seasoned Fractional IT Director to lead the design, implementation, and documentation of its entire IT and security infrastructure from the ground up. You'll partner directly with executive leadership to establish the company's technology foundation, implement best-in-class security practices, and hire and mentor an IT Manager who will eventually take ownership of day-to-day operations. Hourly rate: $60-75/hr Location: West Hollywood, CA (on-site as needed) Duration: Contract (approx. 6 months, fluctuating/as needed hours)What You'll DoLead the design, implementation, and documentation of the company's IT and cybersecurity infrastructure from the ground upEstablish identity and access management programs, including SSO, MFA, role-based permissions, endpoint protection, and device management policiesBuild secure onboarding, offboarding, provisioning, and access workflows for both employees and a high-volume freelance workforceArchitect cloud, network, and storage environments that support corporate operations, production teams, studios, and remote employeesDesign and implement secure systems for managing large media files, content storage, asset tracking, local servers, and production equipmentDevelop security policies, incident response plans, disaster recovery procedures, and business continuity strategies to protect company data and intellectual propertyImplement content security controls and workflows that support production, post-production, and creative teams working with unreleased content and sensitive assetsEvaluate, select, and manage technology vendors, MSPs, security platforms, and infrastructure partnersCreate comprehensive documentation, operational runbooks, and long-term technology roadmaps that support future growthPartner with executive leadership to recruit, hire, train, and mentor an IT Manager who will assume ownership of day-to-day operations following the build phaseWhat We're Looking For10+ years of IT leadership experience with Director, Head of IT, CIO, or CISO-level responsibilityExperience building IT and security programs from scratchEntertainment, media, production, agency, or content industry experienceStrong expertise in cloud infrastructure, networking, cybersecurity, identity management, and endpoint managementExperience managing media storage, local servers, asset tracking, and production technology environmentsAbility to communicate technical concepts to executive stakeholders and mentor junior IT talentPreferred QualificationsExperience supporting production studios, post-production teams, or content organizationsFamiliarity with content security standards and media industry best practicesLive production or event technology experienceCISSP, CISM, CCSP, AWS, Azure, or related certificationsPlease submit your resume for consideration!