Infrastructure, Operations & Network Director

Oscar is working with a leading B2B provider of cash solutions organization that is looking for an Infrastructure, Operations & Network Director to join their team.

The Infrastructure, Operations & Network Director will be responsible for leading the company's global IT infrastructure, operations, and network services. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the organisation's on-premises and cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking, identity and collaboration platforms, technical architecture, and core operational service.

Key Responsbilities:

• Lead the design, operation, availability, and optimisation of enterprise infrastructure, including data centres, compute, storage, and virtualisation platforms (VMware, Nutanix and Hyper-V).
• Manage Microsoft Azure cloud services across multiple subscriptions, including Azure SQL, ensuring effective governance, security, resilience, and cost optimisation.
• Own enterprise identity, access, and collaboration platforms, including Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365, driving consolidation and modernisation initiatives where appropriate.
• Lead the global network and communications estate, including SD-WAN, FortiGate, Meraki, Cisco ISE, Microsoft Teams Phone, perimeter security, and SASE technologies across all business locations.
• Oversee the Configuration Management Database (CMDB), Software Asset Management (SAM), hardware lifecycle planning, technology refresh programmes, and vendor management.
• Manage the infrastructure and operations budget, vendor contracts, licensing, and supplier performance in partnership with Finance and Procurement.
• Lead the delivery of complex infrastructure programmes, including cloud migrations, infrastructure transformations, acquisitions, divestitures, and technology integrations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years experience in IT Infrastructure and Operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within complex, multi-site international organisations.
• Extensive technical expertise across:
  • Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud infrastructure
  • Windows Server, VMware, Nutanix, and Hyper-V
  • Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365
  • Enterprise networking, including SD-WAN, firewalls, network access control (NAC), and secure connectivity
• Demonstrated experience managing enterprise backup, disaster recovery, CMDB, Software Asset Management, and IT vendor relationships.
• Proven track record delivering complex infrastructure transformation programmes, cloud migrations, mergers and acquisitions, or business separations.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, financial planning, and supplier management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as Microsoft Azure, ITIL, Cisco (CCNP/CCIE), Fortinet (NSE), VMware, or equivalent.
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, or SaaS organisations.
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) or other multi-cloud environments.
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and modern infrastructure management practices.

Recap:

Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)

Type: Permanent Fulltime

Salary: 150k-180k base salary + Benefits

If you think you're a good fit for the role, we'd love to hear from you!

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.