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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of HPS IT Solutions & Technology Delivery - **Company:** Celestica, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, IT Management, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Toolchain, Wide Area Networks, Software Repository, Information Technology, SDN Network - **Published:** September 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/32e86681-9394-4c23-9d42-3fcd6030420b/head-of-hps-it-solutions-technology-delivery ## About the Role This role requires a unique, dual-alignment leadership style: you will hold a coveted seat at both the HPS Engineering Executive table and the Corporate IT Leadership table. You must possess the technical gravitas to whiteboard edge topologies with principal hardware engineers, the diplomatic spine to constructively push back on risky technical demands, and the hands-on "Swiss Army knife" capability to solve complex infrastructure bottlenecks on the fly., * Education University degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a highly technical discipline. Master's degree or equivalent practical engineering experience preferred. \n \n Experience & Technical \n \n * Expertise Core Infrastructure DNA: A minimum of 8-10+ years of deep experience in network infrastructure architecture, data center operations, or edge networking. High preference for alumni of top-tier networking/hardware firms \n * Engineering-Centric IT Experience: Direct background supporting high-performance hardware or software engineering cohorts. You must speak the language of developers and hardware architects. \n * Network & Storage Master: Advanced expertise in SD-WAN, software-defined networking (SDN), firewall topologies, Zscaler (or equivalent), and high-throughput storage. \n * Linux Fluency: Deep comfort managing and securing native Linux environments alongside Windows corporate baselines. \n * Modern Developer Toolchains: Strong understanding of automated continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, secure developer VM provisioning, and code repositories. \n * Compliance Savvy: Direct experience or strong working knowledge of export controls, ITAR, and clean-room isolation protocols. \n, * Hands-on Grit: A "Swiss Army knife" mentality. While you manage a global team, you are close to the day-to-day technical reality and can jump into a whiteboarding session or complex triage scenario seamlessly. \n * Resilient Diplomat: Exceptional matrix-management skills. 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