What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director – Infrastructure & Cloud (IMT/Infra Leaders) position at Sutherland?
Hi
We have a direct client requirement for Infrastructure Cloud Leader @ Miami FL
Job Description:
Title: Director – Infrastructure & Cloud (IMT/Infra Leaders)
Location: Miami FL(Hybrid)
Duration: FTE
The Director of Infrastructure & Cloud will lead the strategy, development, and management of our organization's IT infrastructure and cloud solutions. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring the scalability, security, and efficiency of infrastructure systems, both on-premise and cloud-based. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of cloud technologies, infrastructure management, and IT operations.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership:
o Develop and execute the infrastructure strategy in alignment with organizational goals, focusing on both cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
o Lead the transition to cloud-based platforms, optimizing for cost, performance, and scalability.
o Oversee the long-term planning of infrastructure, including disaster recovery, system architecture, and network infrastructure.
• Team Management:
o Lead, mentor, and develop a team of IT infrastructure and cloud professionals.
o Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.
o Provide regular performance feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Cloud Solutions and Management:
o Oversee the implementation, management, and optimization of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
o Collaborate with engineering, development, and operations teams to design and deploy scalable cloud solutions.
o Monitor and optimize cloud resource usage, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining system performance.
• Infrastructure Operations:
o Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of on-premises IT infrastructure (servers, storage, networking).
o Implement best practices for data protection, security, and compliance in both on-premise and cloud environments.
o Lead the management and maintenance of data centers, hardware, and software systems.
• Vendor and Budget Management:
o Manage relationships with cloud service providers and other vendors.
o Negotiate contracts, ensuring that service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
o Develop and manage the infrastructure and cloud operations budget, ensuring cost efficiency.
• Risk Management & Compliance:
o Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and policies related to infrastructure and cloud operations.
o Develop disaster recovery plans, including backup strategies and failover mechanisms.
• Innovation and Technology Evolution:
o Stay up to date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in infrastructure and cloud computing.
o Implement innovative solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and user experience.
