Director Infrastructure & Security Operations

Compiq Solutions - Albuquerque, NM

Full-time - Senior

Albuquerque, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Director of Infrastructure & Security Operations at CompIQ Solutions is responsible for overseeing the company's entire infrastructure, both cloud and on-premises, with a focus on ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. This role leads the infrastructure and security teams, setting strategy and managing the daily operations of network systems, data centers, and security protocols. The Director is also responsible for vendor relationships and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the infrastructure team, including cloud and data center resources.
• Oversee the company's network security, including firewalls, VPNs, and endpoint security.
• Develop and implement disaster recovery strategies, managing backup operations (Veeam).
• Monitor system performance and ensure network and system availability.
• Drive strategy for hybrid infrastructure (Azure and on-premise) and security operations.
• Manage budgets and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for hardware and services.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations (SOC, PCI-DSS, etc.).
• Act as an escalation point for critical infrastructure and security incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and security leadership roles.
• Expertise in VMWare, Azure, networking, and security technologies (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto).
• Strong knowledge of ITIL or similar service management frameworks.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Gym membership
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance