Director of IT Infrastructure Services

The Director of IT Infrastructure Services:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud infrastructure roadmap aligned with business goals and objectives, including the management of data center facilities.
• Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers and data center technicians, providing guidance on architecture design, best practices, and technical direction.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize performance, cost-effectiveness, and operational efficiency of our cloud environments and data center operations.
• Establish and enforce security policies and compliance standards to protect sensitive data and mitigate risks in both cloud-based and physical environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the development, deployment, and operation of cloud-based applications and services, as well as the maintenance of on-premises infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage in cloud infrastructure and data center management.

• Key Result Areas
• Function as an IT Infrastructure liaison for interdepartmental communication.
• Implement, develop and maintain: SOP, policies and standards.
• Support personal and professional growth of the infrastructure team under your leadership.

• Job Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related study, or 5 years of experience, required.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position
• Strong background in Azure Cloud required
• Deep understanding of Azure cloud architecture principles, networking concepts, and security best practices, as well as physical infrastructure management
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse group of technical professionals.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and drive innovation in cloud infrastructure and data center solutions.
• Experience with PMBOK, Agile and/or Scrum methodologies, certifications preferred.
• Comfortable challenging the status-quo in an efficient, & constructive manner
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic about building a team culture of innovation, automation & planful execution.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex IT concepts simplistically.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Travel as required for team collaboration (10%)

• Location Requirements:
• This position is located in the Lakewood Ranch, FL, West Palm Beach, FL and or Clearwater, FL - This is a hybrid position and preference is for the candidate to be in our geography, although some remote work will be made available.

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