Director, Infrastructure Operations

Scripps Health•San Diego, SC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Infrastructure Operations , also known as Director, IS Enterprise Architecture provides leadership and oversight for network services, computing platforms, IS and data center operations, and system integration activities. This role ensures regulatory compliance, timely project delivery, system readiness, reliability, and consistent service quality. As a strategic leader, this position sets the direction for the organization’s technical infrastructure and upholds high performance standards that support patient care and service excellence. The Director leads change initiatives, fosters innovation, and builds enthusiasm among staff for continuous improvement. Scripps Health is seeking a strong communicator and collaborative leader who can execute the organization’s strategic vision and drive creative, forward-thinking technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
10 years experience, 5 of which are in a leadership position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or Engineering.
Master's degree preferred.
15+ years of progressive infrastructure or architecture experience in a complex environment (healthcare preferred).
Experience leading major modernization efforts (cloud migration, data center consolidation, network redesign).
Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
Familiarity with automation/orchestration tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and healthcare compliance (HIPAA/HITECH).
Experience supporting large EHR environments, especially Epic.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through organizational and technology change.
Strong vendor, budget, and contract management skills.
Epic infrastructure experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with departments and leaders across the organization.
Design, build, maintain, and enhance enterprise computing infrastructure.
Provide strategic direction for computing, storage, cloud services, data centers, network servers, and information security infrastructure.
Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including cloud-based solutions suited for healthcare.

Benefits

This is a full-time leadership position, eligible for Scripps Health Director Incentive Compensation Plan.
Elevate your career with Scripps Health, where Compassion Meets Excellence.
Invest, Empower & Belong.
At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless.
We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated.
Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care.
Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated: Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.