Director of Infrastructure

Opti9 Technologies•Omaha, NE

3d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Opti9 is a trusted cloud solutions provider committed to delivering industry-leading, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. We are a premier Veeam partner, as well as an AWS Premier Consulting Partner and Certified Solution Provider. Our expertise includes managed cloud, backup and replication, disaster recovery, security, and Microsoft 365 solutions. In the public cloud space, we specialize in migration, optimization, transformation, and cloud-first application consulting. What sets us apart? A fun, casual, and collaborative culture that embraces fresh ideas, innovation, and a strong customer-first mindset. At Opti9, we work hard, support each other, and never shy away from a challenge. We believe in balancing results with a positive team spirit—and we’re always on the lookout for authentic, accountable individuals who are ready to grow with us and make an impact. Our Director of Infrastructure is responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, and continuous improvement of Opti9’s core infrastructure services. This role oversees two critical teams: Cloud Team- Responsible for managing hypervisors, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and the underlying infrastructure supporting our cloud offerings. Network Team- Responsible for maintaining and evolving all networking infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and connectivity solutions across data centers and customer environments. As a senior leader, the Director of Infrastructure ensures the stability, scalability, and security of the company’s cloud services, while driving innovation to support growth and customer success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles
Fundamental understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar), networks (switch, firewall, etc.), and enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS) and data center solutions
Demonstrated experience leading high-performing technical teams in complex environments
Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and cost optimization
Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Experience interfacing with vendors for procurement, contract negotiations, and cost optimization
Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into action through effective execution
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
Customer-centric mindset with focus on reliability and service quality
Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Collaborative approach across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience in cloud service provider or managed services environments
Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA)
Advanced degree in a related discipline
Experience with vendor usage reporting such as Broadcom, Microsoft, and similar

Responsibilities

Measure the effectiveness of team based on KPIs to ensure infrastructure operations are aligned with company goals
Lead, mentor, and develop team managers and senior engineers within the Cloud and Network teams
Collaborate with executive leadership on technology strategy, budget planning, and investment priorities
Manage projects with team and interface with other teams to ensure infrastructure projects are being executed efficiently and timely to align with SLAs
Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of hypervisors, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and SAN/NAS storage systems
Manage the configuration, performance, and security of networking infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and related technologies
Establish and enforce operational standards, procedures, and best practices for infrastructure services
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and capacity planning for infrastructure platforms
Work with the Security team to maintain compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of secure compute, network and storage architectures
Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities related to infrastructure services
Ensure infrastructure services meet or exceed defined SLAs and customer expectations
Drive process automation, monitoring, and operational efficiencies
Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance infrastructure capabilities
Partner with Onboarding, Sales and Support teams to support new services and client needs