Director of Infrastructure and Operations
Company | Progressive Leasing |
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Location | Utah, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (master’s degree preferred)(or equivalent experience)
- 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), networking, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT systems.
- Proven track record of achieving 99.99% availability of the critical systems and applications
- Proven track record in leading and delivering large-scale IT projects.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk management related to IT infrastructure.
- Experience managing SRE teams
- Experience running Command Center is must
- Experience running L2 support teams
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for IT infrastructure and operations to align with business objectives.
- Lead and manage teams responsible for networks, cloud infrastructure, data centers and IT service management
- Execute Cloud Migration Journey and exit out of datacenters.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of IT systems, including disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
- Hold high standards for achieving availability of all teams.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of IT issues.
- Work closely with Information security team to Implement IT security policies and best practices to protect company data and systems.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) for IT infrastructure services.
- Monitor and optimize IT infrastructure costs while identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
- Support compliance teams to ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, such as SOC 2, PCII, SOX etc. are met.
- Lead the adoption of cloud computing, automation, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and agility.
- Collaborate with various business units to understand requirements and deliver IT solutions that support growth and operational excellence.
- Mentor and develop IT teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, CISSP, AWS/Azure certifications).
- Experience with DevOps, automation, and AI-driven IT operations.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and modern IT service delivery models.