Director of IT Infrastructure

Safe-Guard Products International•Atlanta, GA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Safe-Guard Products International is seeking a forward-thinking Director of IT Infrastructure to lead and elevate its enterprise infrastructure organization. The Director will build and lead a high-performing team, drive modernization, and establish the technology foundation for an AI-enabled enterprise. The role leads Network Engineering, Systems Administration, Database Administration, and Telephony, fostering technical excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The Director is responsible for infrastructure strategy, architecture, reliability, and scalability across on-premises and cloud environments. The role works closely with IT Operations, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering & Delivery, Corporate Systems, Data, and AI leadership to make infrastructure a strategic enabler of business growth, operational efficiency, and technology innovation. The position is hybrid, with onsite work Monday through Thursday in Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated success building high-performing technical teams, developing talent, and improving organizational execution.
Strong technical background in enterprise networking, systems administration, database infrastructure, and hybrid cloud environments.
Proven experience leading infrastructure modernization, automation, and complex technology initiatives.
Exceptional analytical thinking, creative problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
Strong understanding of infrastructure security, high availability, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and measurable business outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AI infrastructure requirements, AI-assisted operations, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Build, mentor, and develop the infrastructure team, strengthening technical capabilities, leadership depth, and individual performance.
Establish standards for accountability, collaboration, problem-solving, and execution, while fostering innovation and continuous learning.
Define and execute an infrastructure strategy and modernization roadmap aligned with business priorities and emerging technology requirements.
Own architecture and engineering standards across networking, systems, databases, telephony, and cloud infrastructure.
Drive simplification, automation, and technical debt reduction to improve reliability, scalability, efficiency, and agility.
Prepare infrastructure capabilities for enterprise AI initiatives, including intelligent automation, scalable platforms, and evolving data and compute requirements.
Ensure secure, highly available, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure supporting a 24x7 business.
Translate strategic priorities into measurable results through disciplined execution, clear ownership, and effective resource management.
Promote proactive problem-solving, root-cause analysis, and sustainable solutions to recurring technical challenges.
Partner with IT Operations to align infrastructure engineering with monitoring, incident management, change management, and service delivery.
Drive capacity planning, disaster recovery, infrastructure lifecycle management, and operational performance improvements.
Partner with technology and business leaders to align infrastructure investments with enterprise objectives and AI transformation initiatives.
Manage vendor relationships, infrastructure budgets, and technology investments with a focus on value and long-term efficiency.
Communicate technology strategy, performance, risks, and opportunities effectively to senior leadership.