Senior Director, Infrastructure & Network

Qualys•Foster City, CA

About The Position

As the Senior Director, Infrastructure & Network, you will lead a critical function within Qualys’ CIO organization, driving infrastructure strategy, platforms, and operational excellence. Reporting to the VP, Infrastructure and Network, you will modernize infrastructure, balancing reliability, scalability, and innovation to support Qualys’ growth and digital evolution. You will shape the future-state operating model, mentor teams, and enable enterprise-wide business outcomes. Join a mission-driven, fast-growing company that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration to make a lasting impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in computer science, IT, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred.
16+ years in IT infrastructure and network management.
10+ years in a director-level role.
Proven success in leading complex programs.
Experience aligning strategies with executive vision.
Deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, virtualization).
Expertise in network architecture (SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers).
Strong understanding of cybersecurity and compliance (NIST, ISO 27001).
Exceptional leadership and project management (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL).
Excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

PMP, CISSP, CCNP, or ITIL preferred.

Responsibilities

Define and drive long-term Infrastructure & Network vision, championing cloud adoption and automation.
Advise business and technology leaders, crafting impactful solutions and roadmaps.
Execute enterprise-wide technology strategy to deliver business value.
Lead execution of complex infrastructure and network programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
Oversee enterprise infrastructure (data centers, cloud platforms, servers, storage, networking).
Ensure network reliability and security (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless) with 99.99% uptime.
Enhance ITSM and ITIL-aligned processes and tools.
Drive disaster recovery and risk mitigation.
Drive metrics dashboard development and reporting.
Manage local budgets and contracts as needed.
Adopt emerging technologies to optimize performance and scalability.
Integrate innovative solutions for competitive advantage and enhanced employee experience.
Evolve Infrastructure & Network toward an agile, service-oriented model.
Collaborate with Information Security to embed security in strategies.
Use data and metrics to improve services.
Lead high-performing teams, focusing on coaching and talent retention.
Develop workforce strategies for cloud, automation, and platform engineering.
Manage budgets and resources for cost-effective solutions.
Build strategic vendor partnerships for value delivery.
Support leadership development and diversity initiatives.