Director of Infrastructure

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/ $100000 - $200000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$100000 - $200000

Location

LOCATION

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Director of Infrastructure

REMOTE

up to $200,000

Company:

As Director of Infrastructure, you'll lead the design, implementation, and management of our infrastructure, reporting to the CTO. You'll build and guide a high-performing team, ensuring our technology is scalable, secure, and reliable. This role demands strategic vision, technical expertise, and strong leadership to drive innovation and excellence within the team.

Role:

  • Oversee the design, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure systems, including networks, servers, storage, and cloud solutions.
  • Create and implement a strategic infrastructure plan that aligns with business goals, driving innovation and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with various teams to evaluate infrastructure requirements, identify areas for improvement, and lead optimization initiatives.
  • Set and enforce standards, policies, and best practices to ensure a secure and compliant infrastructure environment.
  • Continuously monitor system performance, proactively resolving issues to minimize downtime and maintain peak performance.
  • Stay informed on emerging technologies, recommending and adopting solutions to enhance infrastructure capabilities.
  • Manage vendor relationships and contracts, negotiating terms and ensuring service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
  • Oversee infrastructure budgeting, including forecasting and planning for future resource needs.
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture focused on growth and development.

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in infrastructure management, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
  • Experience in building and managing infrastructure for high-scale, low-latency environments.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), automation tools (Kubernetes, Terraform), and CI/CD processes (Jenkins).
  • Familiarity with real-time data environments like those found in e-commerce, online platforms, gaming etc (e.g., Booking.com, Expedia).
  • Ability to optimize infrastructure for both performance and cost, ensuring the business can scale rapidly.
  • Strong leadership skills, with experience managing distributed teams and ensuring 24/7 support.

Salary and Benefits

  • $170,000 - $230,000 base salary (target $200,000)
  • Bonus
  • Remote work flexibility for East or Central Time Zones, with a preference for candidates near the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

How to Apply

Please register your interest by sending your CV via the Apply link on this page.

CONTACT

Luc Simpson-Kent

Senior recruitment Consultant

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