Vice President, Infrastructure Operations & Architecture
About The Position
The Vice President of Infrastructure Operations & Architecture is a transformational executive leader responsible for reimagining, modernizing, and scaling enterprise infrastructure and foundational IT services. This role exists to move the organization from legacy, siloed operations to a highly resilient, cloud-forward, automation-enabled, and business-aligned operating model. This leader sets the vision and drives large-scale change across network, identity and access management (IAM), security operations (excluding SOC), systems and platforms, Azure cloud, data centers, storage, backup, business continuity/disaster recovery (BCP/DR), and solution architecture. Success requires exceptional communication and collaboration, aligning executives, technology teams, and business partners around a clear strategy, roadmap, and outcomes. This role is located in St. Louis, MO. About Focus Partners Focus Partners, a business division of Focus Financial Partners, brings together businesses across Wealth, Business Management, Family Office, and International. Collectively, these firms—spanning the U.S., Canada, and Australia—deliver a broad spectrum of financial advice solutions to individuals, families, and institutions. Our vision is clear: to be the leading fiduciary advice company in the world. For clients, that means an experience built around their needs. For advisors, it means access to the resources, tools, and capabilities typically available only at the largest global institutions. We believe talent is the key to realizing this vision. That’s why we invest in our people, support their growth, and create meaningful opportunities for development at every stage of their careers.
Requirements
- 15+ years of progressive IT leadership with experience driving enterprise infrastructure and architecture transformation
- Demonstrated success leading complex modernization initiatives across multiple infrastructure domains
- Deep ITSM expertise with hands-on ServiceNow transformation experience
- Strong experience with: Network, IAM, Security Operations (non-SOC) Systems & Platforms (Windows/Linux) Azure Cloud Infrastructure Data Center, Storage & Backup Modernization BCP/DR Strategy & Execution Solution Architecture
- ITIL certification (Foundation or higher)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cloud-first strategies or data center exits (preferred)
- Strong financial and vendor management skills, including cost optimization and business case development (preferred)
- Experience with CMDB, automation, observability, and reliability engineering at scale (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Strategy & Transformation Define and execute a multi-year infrastructure and architecture transformation strategy aligned to business growth and digital objectives Lead modernization initiatives spanning Azure cloud adoption, platform consolidation, legacy decommissioning, and infrastructure-as-code Establish operating models emphasizing automation, self-service, standardization, and reliability engineering
- Platform & Service Modernization Oversee and modernize enterprise infrastructure domains, including: Network & Connectivity Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Operations (non-SOC) Systems (Windows/Linux) & Platform Services Azure Cloud & Shared Services Data Center & Storage Backup, BCP/DR Solution Architecture Ensure infrastructure is scalable, secure, cost-transparent, and aligned to application, data, and product roadmaps
- IT Service Management & Operational Excellence Mature ITSM capabilities as business enablers using ServiceNow as the enterprise platform Transform core operational processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Request, Asset, CMDB, Knowledge) to be automated, outcome-based, and user-centric Embed realistic, ITIL-aligned practices that improve service reliability and customer experience
- Architecture, Governance & Decisioning Establish architecture principles, guardrails, and reference patterns that accelerate delivery while managing risk Lead Solution Architecture to ensure platform decisions support broader product and data strategies Implement governance models that enable informed, accountable, and expedient decision-making
- Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Build and develop high-performing teams of managers, architects, and engineers capable of executing transformation at scale Champion a culture of ownership, learning, continuous improvement, and psychological safety Serve as a trusted advisor to executives, clearly articulating strategy, risks, trade-offs, and progress in business terms
Benefits
- Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
