
Director, IT Infrastructure
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and execute a strategic vision for IT infrastructure to align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Lead and manage teams responsible for user systems (M365) networks, servers, storage, cloud services, data centers, and control centers.
- Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of IT systems to ensure reliability, scalability, and security.
- Build and maintain relationships with key technology vendors and partners.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in cybersecurity and data protection.
- Manage budgets, optimize resource allocation, and deliver cost-effective solutions.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and automation.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure IT infrastructure supports overall business objectives effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure roles, including demonstrated leadership in managing enterprise-scale IT and OT environments.
- Proven expertise in:
- Designing and implementing hybrid cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform).
- Deploying and managing advanced global networks, including software-defined networking (SDN), edge computing, and multi-region architectures.
- Managing virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V) and containerization platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
- Administering enterprise network architectures, including SD-WAN, VPNs, advanced routing protocols, and global load balancing.
- Designing and supporting OT Infrastructure for industrial systems, such as SCADA, DCS, or other mission-critical operational environments.
- Leading large-scale migration projects such as cloud adoption, data center modernization, or network transformation.
- Proficiency in automation and Infrastructure-as-Code .
- Strong knowledge of ITIL processes, including Service Delivery and Change Management.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize IT budgets exceeding $10M annually.
- Exceptional leadership skills with a history of building, mentoring, and scaling high-performing technical teams.
- Adept at fostering collaboration between IT and business units to drive innovation and achieve strategic goals.
- Advanced degree (i.e., MBA or Master of Science.).
- Knowledge and experience with NERC CIP (Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards and compliance requirements, including audits and risk mitigation.