Director of Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on Director of Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity to lead the architecture, security, modernization, and operational governance of our enterprise technology environment. This role will own the technical strategy and architecture for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure, Intune, networking, endpoint management, infrastructure, and cybersecurity. A major initial responsibility will be leading our evolution from an MSP-owned technology environment to a company-owned, co-managed operating model. The Director will establish internal ownership of core platforms, administrative access, architecture, security standards, licensing, and vendor relationships while continuing to leverage our MSP and other partners for operational support and specialized expertise. This is not simply a vendor-management position. The successful candidate must have sufficient technical depth to understand, challenge, design, and troubleshoot the environment while establishing the standards under which external providers operate.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking or cybersecurity, including leadership responsibility.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure and Microsoft Intune.
- Deep understanding of identity and access management, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and privileged-access concepts.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, firewalls, wireless, VPN, switching and multi-site connectivity.
- Experience with endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM/MDR, vulnerability management, backup and disaster recovery.
- Demonstrated experience working with and governing MSPs, MSSPs and other technology providers.
- Experience designing or operating hybrid and cloud-first Microsoft environments.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust architecture and modern cybersecurity practices.
- Experience supporting multi-site organizations; manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to communicate technical risks and architectural decisions clearly to executive leadership.
Nice To Haves
- Experience transitioning from an outsourced/MSP-led environment to a co-managed IT operating model.
- Experience with Microsoft Defender, Azure networking and security services, Windows Server and Active Directory.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki or comparable enterprise networking platforms.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations or rapidly growing multi-site organizations.
- Familiarity with manufacturing environments, ERP systems and operational technology.
- Relevant Microsoft, Azure, networking or cybersecurity certifications are beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
- Own the architecture and governance of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure and Intune.
- Establish and maintain identity, authentication, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and privileged-access standards.
- Lead endpoint-management strategy including Intune, Windows Autopilot, device compliance, application deployment and mobile-device management.
- Establish cloud architecture, security, availability, backup and disaster-recovery standards.
- Develop automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph and other appropriate technologies.
- Own enterprise infrastructure architecture across corporate offices and manufacturing facilities.
- Establish standards for LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, switching, internet connectivity, servers, virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
- Ensure infrastructure is resilient, scalable, monitored and appropriately documented.
- Partner with plant and application teams to ensure reliable connectivity for manufacturing systems and operational technology.
- Own the company's infrastructure cybersecurity architecture and technical security roadmap.
- Implement and continuously improve Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, networks and cloud services.
- Oversee endpoint protection, vulnerability management, SIEM/MDR, security monitoring and incident-response capabilities.
- Establish security baselines and ensure technology environments comply with company cybersecurity policies.
- Lead technical response and coordination during cybersecurity incidents.
- Define the operating model and division of responsibilities between internal IT and managed service providers.
- Lead the transition of appropriate technology platforms, licensing, administrative authority and vendor relationships from MSP ownership to company ownership.
- Establish clear SLAs, escalation procedures, performance metrics and accountability for MSP services.
- Ensure the company maintains appropriate administrative access, documentation and institutional knowledge of its technology environment.
- Manage infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and telecommunications vendors and contracts.
- Serve as the company's senior technical authority for infrastructure, cloud, identity and cybersecurity.
- Develop technology standards, reference architectures, policies and operating procedures.
- Partner with Business Applications, Data/AI, Operations and plant leadership on technology initiatives.
- Develop infrastructure and cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with company growth, acquisitions and integration requirements.
- Build internal technical capabilities while determining where managed services provide greater scalability or specialized expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
