Director, IT Infrastructure

Invenergy

  • Chicago, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewInvenergy is seeking an experienced and visionary Director of IT Infrastructure to lead and oversee the strategy, design, implementation, and management of our organization's growing IT/OT infrastructure. This role is crucial in ensuring a robust, scalable, secure, and efficient technology environment that supports energy projects and business operations and drives innovation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of managing complex IT systems and teams.Responsibilities
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 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.
Base Pay$175,000.00 - $220,000.00 USD AnnualBonus: 30% - 40%The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

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