Director of Infrastructure

Dallas/Fort Worth

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.