VP of Infrastructure Security
August 6
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
Description
• Works closely with Executive team to ensure ACE’s Infrastructure and Security strategy compliments and supports ACE’s business goals. • Fosters positive and constructive collaboration with key stakeholders and teams within IT and across the organization (including software development, PMO, operations and product owners) • Provides strategic leadership and vision for developing, implementing, and overseeing delivery key delivery performance indicators (KPIs) that align with ACE’s overall goals. • Ensures that there is a quality end-user experience for all stakeholders, including students and employees. • Leads and mentors the Infrastructure and Security teams to ensure positive engagement and continued development, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. • Develops, defends, and executes the budget for all needs in supervision. • Collaborates effectively with multiple stakeholders, including clients and direct operations groups, program, and project managers. • Makes resource allocation and staffing decisions. • Collaborates with other departments to identify and generate potential business intelligence initiatives. • Develops, maintains, and executes ACE’s approach to Cyber Security. • Develops and implements ACE’s backup and restoration strategy of host operating systems and cloud-based applications. • Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of company-wide infrastructure projects. • Ensures the smooth operation and maintenance of all IT infrastructure systems, including networks, servers, and storage. • Conducts regular risk assessments and develops strategies to mitigate potential threats. • Through cross-functional collaboration, identifies and addresses infrastructure and security needs and is responsible for overall environment change management. • Stays up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in infrastructure and security management while serving as a valued partner to all lines of the business. • Maintains effective, sustainable vendor relationships. • Leverages survey and other feedback to implement positive change to engage staff and to facilitate continuous improvement.
Requirements
• The role requires a high-energy approach, excellent communication skills, deep process development/management capabilities, and effective leadership. • Bachelor's Degree, Information Systems, Business or equivalent, Masters preferred • 10 + years of relevant IT experience, including progressive roles in Infrastructure & Security and extensive people leadership experience. • 10-15 years of people and vendor management. • 10-15 years experience in managing support, network infrastructure, data center systems, or related information technology fields (Application Development, System/Network Administration, Technical Product Management, or similar). • Experience with Windows based devices; preferably Windows10 or higher. • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCNA are highly desirable. • Proven experience innovating and executing large-scale Infrastructure & Security IT projects. • Proven experience with the management of teams, including team development and mentoring while delivering on a KPI-driven plan. • Successful background in Infrastructure & Security. • Demonstrated successful experience in project management processes.
Benefits
• Medical, dental, & vision Insurance • HSA and FSA options • Paid parental leave • Paid volunteer time • Tuition reimbursement & reduction programs • Generous PTO • 401k and employer match • Full-service wellness and EAP program • Employee recognition and awards programs • Employer paid life & AD&D insurance • Short-term disability • Employer paid long-term disability • And more…
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