Director of Infrastructure & Cyber Security

The Director, Infrastructure and Security will be a pivotal leader responsible for the overall strategy, design, implementation, and operations of our company’s IT infrastructure and cybersecurity programs. This role requires a highly experienced and technically proficient individual with strong leadership skills to build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team. The successful candidate will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of all IT systems, supporting the company’s strategic objectives and protecting its assets from evolving cyber threats., Infrastructure:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive infrastructure strategy aligned with business goals, including cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of all networks, servers, storage, and data center operations.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and disaster recovery capabilities for critical IT systems.
• Manage infrastructure projects from planning and design through implementation and optimization.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to improve efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain robust monitoring, alerting, and reporting systems for infrastructure health.
• Manage vendor relationships and service level agreements (SLAs) for infrastructure-related services.
• Oversee IT asset management for hardware and software.

Security:

• Establish and lead the company’s cybersecurity strategy, policies, and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program to protect company data, systems, and intellectual property.
• Lead incident response planning, execution, and post-mortem analysis.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).
• Implement and manage security technologies such as SIEM, EDR, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training for all employees.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

Leadership & Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of infrastructure and security professionals.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and security awareness within the IT department and across the organization.
• Manage the Infrastructure and Security budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments (e.g., Construction, Accounting, HR, Safety) to ensure IT infrastructure and security support business needs.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Develop and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for infrastructure and security.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure and security roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership/management position.
• Proven experience in designing, implementing, and managing complex IT infrastructure, including cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), virtualization, networking, and storage.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with various security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, EDR, IAM).
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols and security (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, routing, firewalls).
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and business continuity.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Relevant certifications highly desirable (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCSP, PMP).