This Senior IT Director is responsible for leading the technical infrastructure and security vision for global SaaS business in the fast-paced Retail segment. A successful candidate will have experience leading a globally distributed team to manage the infrastructure and security of a predominantly windows environment running in Azure and global data centers. The Director will also provide support for the company's Microsoft 365 environment and other productivity software solutions. A successful candidate should be well versed in running IT operations in a Cloud or a hybrid IT environment.
Responsibilities
Architect, design and implement IT systems in a primarily Windows environment.
Lead the migration to infrastructure as code supporting a dev-ops environment.
Ensure security of data, network access and backup systems.
Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies and procedures to provide a stable and well-run infrastructure environment.
Manage the direction of security policies and adherence globally.
Successfully manage the SOC2 and ISO audit processes annually.
Work with Software engineering teams to evolve the infrastructure direction to support new applications.
Manage a continuous improvement process to improve the effectiveness and security of the technical environment.
Work with business leaders to identify and implement solutions to improve company effectiveness.
Select and build strong teams through formal training, diverse assignments, and coaching, mentoring, and other development techniques.
Set and deliver on OKR's to support the business objectives.
Preserve assets, information security and control structures.
Manage IT annual budget and propose ideas to improve efficiency.
Manages and develops project cost estimates, benefits to improve the infrastructure environment.
Participate in Merger and Acquisition activities
Requirements
Proven leadership experience as an IT director or manager.
Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and of computer hardware/software systems
Experience leading in an agile working environment.
Expertise in data center management and Azure cloud management for a SaaS product company.
Hands-on experience with computer networks, network administration and network installation
Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and articulate the financial impacts of technical decisions.