Director - IT Infrastructure Engineering & Operations

Director Of It Infrastructure Engineering & Operations

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Job Overview And Responsibilities

The Director Of It Infrastructure Engineering & Operations Is A Strategic And Hands-On Technology Leader Responsible For Driving The Modernization, Reliability, And Automation Of The Organization's Infrastructure Landscape. This Role Oversees The Design, Engineering, And Operational Excellence Of Global Compute, Storage, Network, And Cloud Environments, Ensuring They Deliver Secure, Scalable, And High-Performing Services That Enable Business Growth.

This Leader Will Guide The Evolution From Traditional Infrastructure Management Toward A Software-Defined, Automated, And Cloud-First Model, Leveraging Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Continuous Integration Pipelines, And Private Cloud Capabilities. They Will Be Accountable For Ensuring End-To-End Availability And Resilience Of Critical Systems, While Advancing Automation And Observability Practices That Improve Efficiency And Reliability.

The Role Requires A Strong Blend Of Strategic Vision, Technical Depth, And Operational DisciplineBalancing Innovation With Stability. The Director Will Lead Cross-Functional Engineering And Operations Teams, Foster Collaboration Across It, Security, And Application Domains, And Cultivate A Culture Of Empowerment, Continuous Learning, And Measurable Outcomes.

This Position Reports To The Md Of Global It Operations And Plays A Pivotal Role In Shaping The Future Of It Infrastructure Delivery Through Modern Engineering Principles, Automation, And Cloud-Native Design.

Strategic Leadership & Vision :

• Develop And Execute The Strategic Roadmap For It Infrastructure That Enables Scalability, Reliability, And Automation Across Hybrid (On-Prem, Private Cloud, Public Cloud) Environments
• Align Infrastructure Initiatives With Organizational Objectives, Business Outcomes, And Digital Transformation Goals
• Drive A Cultural Shift From Traditional Operations To Software-Defined, Automated, And Self-Service Infrastructure Delivery

Infrastructure Engineering & Operations :

Automation & Infrastructure As Code :

Cloud & Private Cloud Management :

Operational Excellence & Reliability :

Leadership & Talent Development :

Financial & Vendor Management :

The Base Pay Range For This Role Is $179,265.00 To $233,456.00.The Base Salary Range / Hourly Rate Listed Is Dependent On Job-Related, Factors Such As Experience, Education, And Skills. This Position Is Also Eligible For Bonus And / Or Long-Term Incentive Compensation Awards.