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# Director of Infrastructure in Richmond

- **Company:** Energy Jobline
- **Location:** Richmond, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $195,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Information Engineering, Failover, Uptime, Software Vulnerability Management, Backup and Restore, Cloud Platform System, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.energyjobline.com/job/director-infrastructure-richmond-31611094

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical industry experience).
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 * Professional certifications such as CISSP, ITIL, Azure Administrator, or Solutions Architect credentials are highly valued., * 15+ years of expanding responsibilities across enterprise IT, networking, and cloud systems, including a minimum of 5 years managing technical teams and vendor relationships.
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 * Prior experience operating within regulated industries (e.g., financial services, public companies) with strict audit, compliance, and change controls is strongly .
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 * Proven track record deploying and maintaining Azure cloud ecosystems, Microsoft 365, directory services, core networking, system backups, and failover architectures.
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 * Hands-on familiarity with vulnerability management, governance, incident handling, and formal operational methodologies.
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 * Demonstrated skill in managing external MSPs, steering major technical transformations, and translating complex technical details into clear business context for executive leadership., * Exceptional professional judgment, high ethical standards, and the ability to operate autonomously while managing organizational risk.
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 * Flexible leadership style that moves smoothly between high-level architectural planning, team mentorship, and active incident response.
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 * Methodical analytical skills focused on root-cause analysis, risk mitigation, and actionable resolutions.
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 * Versatile communication capabilities tailored to both technical teams and non-technical business partners.
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 * Practical mindset capable of balancing uptime, budget constraints, security controls, and user experience within an agile environment.
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## Description

Position Summary: Reporting to the head of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, this key leadership position shapes long-term systems strategy while ensuring high availability, robust protection, and fiscal responsibility across all core systems and end-user platforms.

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This role blends strategic vision with active, hands-on oversight. You will bridge corporate risk guidelines and growth goals into actionable technology blueprints, while guiding a versatile technical team responsible for day-to-day systems administration, business continuity, desktop support, deployment control, and external partner oversight.

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The ideal candidate stays engaged in daily systems health to effectively guide major deployments and incident responses, partnering seamlessly with Information Security, Data Engineering, Compliance, and corporate stakeholders to minimize organizational exposure and drive efficiency.


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