Director of IT Infrastructure

Loews Hotels & Co•Orlando, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort. Named one of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces and one of America’s Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our “power of we” culture. We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access. We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun. We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential. We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members. We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community. We care for you, just as we care for others. Our regional support center provides resources to our hotels for multiple areas including Human Resources, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting, Security, Group Reservations, Guest Contact Center, Information Technology, Laundry and Communications.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required.
Ten or more years of progressive experience leading enterprise infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, or data center operations is required.
Experience managing technical teams in a large-scale, multi-site environment is required.
Experience supporting 24x7 mission-critical business operations is required.
Expertise with enterprise networking technologies including Cisco, Ruckus, and HPE platforms is required.
Experience with Cisco Nexus data center networking and VXLAN technologies is required.
Experience supporting VMware virtualization and Nutanix storage or hyperconverged infrastructure environments is required.
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), multicast technologies, and network architecture is required.
Experience with network monitoring and management platforms, including SolarWinds IPAM, NPM, and NetFlow, is required.
Experience with fiber and copper network infrastructure testing and troubleshooting is required.
Experience supporting Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops and application delivery technologies is required.
Strong project management, budgeting, vendor management, and operational planning skills are required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required.

Nice To Haves

Cisco CCNA, CCNP, Network+, or equivalent certification is preferred.
VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
Citrix Certified Associate (CCA) Apps and Desktops certification or equivalent experience is preferred.
ITIL, project management, cloud infrastructure, or cybersecurity certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the IT Infrastructure team supporting 24x7x365 resort operations across multiple locations.
Develop and execute infrastructure strategies that support business objectives, growth, and operational excellence.
Oversee enterprise networking, telecommunications, wireless technologies, data center operations, virtualization platforms, storage environments, and server infrastructure.
Manage the lifecycle, inventory, and refresh strategy for more than $20 million in technology assets.
Oversee Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, virtualization platforms, Nutanix storage infrastructure, and associated enterprise technologies.
Partner with Loews Hotels Home Office on enterprise projects, infrastructure initiatives, and cybersecurity programs.
Ensure high availability, reliability, and resiliency of enterprise networks and telecommunications systems through modern technologies and best practices.
Lead disaster recovery, business continuity, and data protection testing to validate operational readiness.
Direct change management processes for infrastructure upgrades, implementations, maintenance activities, and system decommissioning.
Manage infrastructure projects, including prioritization, resource allocation, status reporting, and successful execution.
Develop and maintain infrastructure standards, technical documentation, network diagrams, and operating procedures.
Manage vendor relationships, technology contracts, and service providers to maximize performance and value.
Support the development and management of operational and capital technology budgets.
Travel throughout the campus and resort properties to support projects, technology deployments, and operational needs.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance in alignment with company standards and operational needs.
Embrace flexibility by performing other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.