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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:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Centers, Linux, IT Management, Networking Hardware, Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, Salesforce.Com, SAP (Applications), Secure Coding, Software Engineering, Toolchain, Wide Area Networks, Software Repository, Storage Devices, Software Security, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, SDN Network, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Network Optimization - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/75397060-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., * 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 * Engineering-Centric IT Experience: Direct background supporting high-performance hardware or software engineering cohorts. You must speak the language of developers and hardware architects. * Network & Storage Master: Advanced expertise in SD-WAN, software-defined networking (SDN), firewall topologies, Zscaler (or equivalent), and high-throughput storage. * Linux Fluency: Deep comfort managing and securing native Linux environments alongside Windows corporate baselines. * Modern Developer Toolchains: Strong understanding of automated continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, secure developer VM provisioning, and code repositories. * Compliance Savvy: Direct experience or strong working knowledge of export controls, ITAR, and clean-room isolation protocols. Note: This role is focused on infrastructure, networking, and engineering velocity. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on enterprise SaaS applications (e.g., Salesforce, SAP, PLM, Inovia) will not be a match for this specific mandate. Personal Attributes * 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. * Resilient Diplomat: Exceptional matrix-management skills. Capable of standing your ground against aggressive development timelines to protect security, while maintaining an intensely developer-centric service orientation. * Superb Communicator: An innate ability to translate future-state architectural concepts into business-friendly and developer-friendly language. ## Description Are you an elite network infrastructure leader who thrives at the intersection of developer velocity and robust enterprise security?, Strategic Leadership & Governance * Act as the dedicated technology partner to HPS Engineering Leadership, embedding yourself in their roadmap to anticipate infrastructure needs before they cause engineering bottlenecks. * Bridge the gap between corporate IT standards and engineering demands; confidently negotiate when to converge with global enterprise standards and where to safely allow technical divergence. * Serve as a strong, collaborative partner who avoids being a "yes-man," bringing high-quality, creative engineering solutions to complex, high-risk technical requests. * Manage the scaling, career progression, and operational maturity of a 20-30 member global HPS IT support team across worldwide Design Centers (including Texas, California, and Taiwan). 70% Focus: Network, Infrastructure & Run-Side Architecture * Own the global "run-side" infrastructure that keeps HPS design labs running at peak performance, focusing heavily on network appliances, storage devices, and edge computing. * Architect and scale complex, highly segmented Research & Development Lab (RDL) environments featuring advanced firewall topologies and zero-trust remote access pathways. * Oversee infrastructure for greenfield facility build-outs, network expansions, and lab provisions across distributed global design centers. * Troubleshoot and optimize network performance, leveraging deep expertise in SD-WAN, high-throughput storage architectures, and advanced router configurations. 30% Focus: Engineering Enablement & Security Compliance * Pioneer and govern AI Sandboxes, enabling engineering teams to safely leverage advanced AI tools for code assist and automated testing while aggressively protecting corporate IP. * Manage cross-platform endpoint frameworks with a heavy emphasis on native Linux baseline configurations and developer environments tailored to engineering preferences. * Partner with global IT Security to enforce software chain-of-custody protocols, secure code-signing infrastructures, and automated digital certificate distributions extending to the manufacturing floor. * Architect and maintain secure "Clean Rooms" to comply with strict international export control frameworks, ITAR, and dual-use technical restrictions governing foreign nationals. * Actively monitor and mitigate data exfiltration risks within highly open developer environments (e.g., managing endpoint application security without crippling developer speed). ## Related Videos - [Delete the roles, deploy the skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2104-delete-the-roles-deploy-the-skills) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Speeding up Web Apps performance with WebAssembly and Emscripten](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1985-speeding-up-web-apps-performance-with-webassembly-and-emscripten) - [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) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The Power of Developer Communities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1109-the-power-of-developer-communities) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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