Director, Infrastructure Engineering

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Director with a robust background in managing and optimizing cloud-based environments, specifically focusing on OpenStack and Kubernetes technologies. This role will be pivotal in leading our infrastructure team to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient operations that support our company's growth and technological advancements.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the infrastructure strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, setting clear goals and ensuring alignment with company priorities.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of OpenStack and Kubernetes environments.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security across all infrastructure components.
• Continuously optimize infrastructure performance and cost-efficiency.
• Manage cloud services and resources effectively, including compute, storage, networking, and virtualization.
• Implement best practices for cloud security, monitoring, and disaster recovery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (such as DevOps, Development, and Security) to support application deployment and integration efforts.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on infrastructure initiatives and performance.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to infrastructure and data management.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to infrastructure operations.
• Drive initiatives to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, evaluating and recommending new tools and methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience (10 years) in a leadership role managing infrastructure teams and projects.
• Expertise in deploying and managing OpenStack and Kubernetes environments at scale.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing principles and best practices.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.