Associate Director of Infrastructure and Security

Associate Director of Infrastructure and Security

This company is looking for someone to have excellent organizational skills, a determination to solve business challenges through technology, a knack for collaborating with both internal teams and external vendors, and a genuine enthusiasm for learning and mastering complex new technologies.

The company is located in Arlington, VA and will be a hybrid model.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage day-to-day operations, including patching and maintenance, to ensure optimal infrastructure performance.
• Address escalated issues and monitor key performance indicators to maintain a resilient and stable infrastructure.
• Drive initiatives to automate processes and modernize infrastructure, embracing the latest technological advancements.
• Develop programs that align with industry security frameworks and compliance standards.
• Stay informed about industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices to safeguard systems against security risks.
• Oversee on-call support and emergency response to always ensure system reliability and security.
• Maintain high availability, redundancy, backups, and performance across all environments.
• Implement essential processes for seamless IT operations and uphold stringent security standards.
• Set priorities, resolve conflicts, and make key decisions to drive IT maturity.
• Create reports to support management in understanding staffing needs, infrastructure performance, and resource alignment.
• Define and pursue actionable goals to enhance infrastructure and security practices.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Demonstrated experience in IT infrastructure management and security.
• Hands-on expertise in troubleshooting IT systems and managing project completion.
• In-depth knowledge of industry best practices and security frameworks.
• Ability to travel to our data center and office locations as needed.
• Strong communication, organizational, and task management abilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Experience in vendor management and budget oversight.
• Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team development.
• Proactive commitment to staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.
This position doesn't provide sponsorship.

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