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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director of Infrastructure - **Company:** Opti9 Technologies - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $180,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Hyper-V, Hypervisor, Broadcom, Cloud Services, Virtualization Technology, Network Routers, Computer Networking Systems, System Availability, Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Storage Technologies, Information Technology, Data Management, Vmware - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=30fa65ee973494ae ## About the Role Do you have experience in Terms and conditions negotiation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Is this you? Are you an experienced infrastructure leader with a passion for building reliable, scalable systems and leading high-performing teams? If so, join a dynamic and fast-growing technology company where a people-first culture and results-driven mindset create a collaborative, engaging work environment-complete with excellent benefits and perks., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles * Fundamental understanding of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar), networks (switch, firewall, etc.), and enterprise storage systems (SAN, NAS) and data center solutions * Demonstrated experience leading high-performing technical teams in complex environments * Strong financial management skills, including budget planning and cost optimization * Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills * Experience interfacing with vendors for procurement, contract negotiations, and cost optimization Preferred Experience: * Experience in cloud service provider or managed services environments * Knowledge of automation, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code practices * Familiarity with compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) * Advanced degree in a related discipline * Experience with vendor usage reporting such as Broadcom, Microsoft, and similar * This position offers flexible work options that can be performed remotely, or candidates located near one of our offices may choose to work on-site or in a hybrid capacity Key Competencies: * Strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into action through effective execution * Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams * Customer-centric mindset with focus on reliability and service quality * Adaptability and agility in a fast-paced, evolving environment * Collaborative approach across cross-functional teams ## Description What would you do? Our Director of Infrastructure is responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, and continuous improvement of Opti9's core infrastructure services. This role oversees two critical teams: * Cloud Team- Responsible for managing hypervisors, virtualization platforms, storage systems, and the underlying infrastructure supporting our cloud offerings * Network Team- Responsible for maintaining and evolving all networking infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and connectivity solutions across data centers and customer environments As a senior leader, the Director of Infrastructure ensures the stability, scalability, and security of the company's cloud services, while driving innovation to support growth and customer success. What are the details? Leadership & Strategy * Measure the effectiveness of team based on KPIs to ensure infrastructure operations are aligned with company goals * Lead, mentor, and develop team managers and senior engineers within the Cloud and Network teams * Collaborate with executive leadership on technology strategy, budget planning, and investment priorities * Manage projects with team and interface with other teams to ensure infrastructure projects are being executed efficiently and timely to align with SLAs Infrastructure Operations * Oversee the design, deployment, and lifecycle management of hypervisors, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), and SAN/NAS storage systems * Manage the configuration, performance, and security of networking infrastructure, including firewalls, switches, routers, and related technologies * Establish and enforce operational standards, procedures, and best practices for infrastructure services * Ensure high availability, disaster recovery readiness, and capacity planning for infrastructure platforms Security & Compliance * Work with the Security team to maintain compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices * Oversee the implementation and maintenance of secure compute, network and storage architectures * Support audits, risk assessments, and remediation activities related to infrastructure services Service Delivery & Continuous Improvement * Ensure infrastructure services meet or exceed defined SLAs and customer expectations * Drive process automation, monitoring, and operational efficiencies * Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies that enhance infrastructure capabilities * Partner with Onboarding, Sales and Support teams to support new services and client needs ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)