Infrastructure Platform Leader

The Platform IT Operations Leader is responsible for the reliability, scalability, and compliance of all enterprise computing platforms supporting the company’s global operations.

Requirements

• 15+ years in IT infrastructure and operations with at least 7+ years in global leadership roles
• Experience managing hybrid cloud environments and large-scale enterprise workloads
• Strong background in manufacturing IT, with understanding of regulated environments (defense, aerospace, energy, or medical)
• Proven track record of service delivery excellence, vendor management, and global team leadership
• Cloud platforms: Azure, AWS (landing zones, monitoring, cost management)
• Virtualization & compute: VMware, Hyper-V, Nutanix, container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Storage & backup: SAN/NAS, cloud storage, backup tools (Commvault, Veeam, Rubrik)
• Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, cloud-native DBs, backup/recovery
• Monitoring & ITSM: ServiceNow, Splunk, Datadog, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, SCOM
• Security: Patch management, endpoint hardening, privileged access controls
• Automation: Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Azure Automation, CI/CD pipelines
• Compliance: SOX ITGC, NIST 800-171/CMMC, DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CE/CE+, NIS2
• Strategic and pragmatic leadership balancing innovation with stability
• Strong communication and executive reporting skills
• Financial acumen and experience with cloud cost optimization
• Ability to collaborate effectively across IT, OT, and business units
• Certifications (Preferred): ITIL v4, Azure/AWS Certified Architect, VMware Certified Professional (VCP), CISM or CISSP, TOGAF, FinOps Practitioner

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Visa Sponsorship
• Four Day Work Week
• Generous Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance