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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, IT Infrastructure - **Company:** Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals - **Location:** San Diego, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Network Architecture, Ansible, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, System Availability, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Nutanix, Terraform, GXP, Vmware - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=690a908a62679a1b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team supervision?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field. * 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership or director-level role. * Deep hands-on expertise with virtualization platforms (VMware, Nutanix, Hyper-V). * Demonstrated experience managing Microsoft Active Directory. * Strong working knowledge of AWS and Azure - architecture, operations, cost management, and security. * Experience managing multi-site enterprise IT environments in a regulated industry. * Proven track record of building, leading, and developing high-performing infrastructure teams. * Strong understanding of network architecture, security principles, and ITIL-based service management frameworks. * Experience with infrastructure compliance frameworks relevant to pharma/biotech (GxP, SOX, HIPAA). Preferred * Current or previous industry certifications such as VMware VCP/VCAP, Azure Administrator/Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or ITIL v4. * Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep. * Experience supporting laboratory and manufacturing IT environments (OT/IT convergence) within a pharmaceutical or life sciences setting. * Strategic thinking and the ability to translate business needs into scalable infrastructure solutions. * Strong communication skills - able to present complex technical topics clearly to non-technical audiences. * Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, regulated environment. * Collaborative leadership style with a strong emphasis on team development and cross-functional partnership. * Data-driven decision-making and a continuous improvement mindset. ## Description The Director of IT Infrastructure is a leadership role responsible for the strategy, design, implementation, and ongoing operations of the company's enterprise IT infrastructure. This leader will oversee a geographically distributed environment spanning on-premises and public cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services). The Director will lead a team of infrastructure staff to support business needs, drive modernization initiatives, and ensure the reliability and scalability of all infrastructure services in alignment with pharmaceutical industry standards., * Define and execute a multi-year IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives and digital transformation priorities. * Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing infrastructure team across multiple sites. * Partner with the IS leadership and business stakeholders to align infrastructure investments with organizational priorities and compliance requirements. * Establish and manage infrastructure budgets, vendor contracts, and technology refresh cycles. * Develop and communicate infrastructure KPIs, SLAs, and operational metrics to IS leadership. * Define and execute a multi-year IT infrastructure roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives and digital transformation priorities. * Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of virtualization infrastructure across all company locations. * Manage a Microsoft Active Directory environment * Drive hybrid cloud strategy and operations across Azure and AWS, optimizing workload placement, cost, and performance. * Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities for all critical infrastructure components. * Oversee network infrastructure including LAN/WAN and SD-WAN connectivity across all company sites and cloud tenants. * Oversee server patching and configuration management standards across the enterprise. * Lead capacity planning and performance monitoring to ensure infrastructure scalability in support of business growth. * Ensure all infrastructure platforms and processes comply with regulatory requirements as applicable. * Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, evidence, and technical guidance related to infrastructure controls. * Maintain and test disaster recovery and incident response plans in partnership with IS and business teams. * Lead infrastructure-related projects from inception through delivery, including consolidations, cloud migrations, and site expansions. * Manage relationships with key technology vendors and MSPs, negotiating contracts and ensuring service delivery accountability. * Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies that drive operational efficiency and cost reduction. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)