Director of Infrastructure - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Association of Zoos and Aquariums

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$149,984–$168,732 Per Year
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Strategy, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, Capital Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Career Counseling, Cisco Certifications, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Conservation, Customer Support/Service, Disaster Recovery, Employee Assistance Plan, Facebook, Hardware Installation, Hardware Upgrades, High Availability Software, Information Technology & Information Systems, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Juniper Networks Product Family, Leadership, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Mentoring, Microsoft Certifications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Azure, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Network Administration/Management, Network Security, Network Software, Network System Hardware, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, ServiceNow, Software Upgrades, Staff Development, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Twitter, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Work From Home
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
POSTED
13 days ago

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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Director of Infrastructure - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION

The Director of IT Infrastructure is responsible for providing strategy, design, reliability and performance of the organizations core technology environment. This role oversees and provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the organization''s IT infrastructure, network services, cloud platforms and service desk. The Director partners closely with the Head of Information Security to embed security into every layer of the infrastructure stack and collaborates with business partners across the organization and establishes the short and long-term IT infrastructure strategies. The Director is responsible for managing both the operating expense and capital budgets on IT infrastructure and managing and coordinating the activities of the assigned professional and technical staff. This position reports to the Vice President of Information Technology.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the IT Infrastructure team. Supervise, hire, train, mentor and coach other IT staff, work with employees to correct deficiencies and implement discipline procedures, write performance evaluations and establish staff development plans.

  • Collaborates with business partners and staff to understand the short and long-term IT infrastructure strategies. Develop and communicate, to VP IT, a path to achieve those strategies including analysis of labor, operating expense and capital spending need to be successful. Manage all resources to ensure success in multiple projects.

  • Oversees the maintenance, support and optimization of all systems infrastructure including but not limited to servers, network equipment, software and connectivity. Including installing or upgrading hardware and/or software. Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of core infrastructure.

  • Oversees IT Infrastructure related projects including but not limited to Servers, Network, Storage, Backup, Cloud, Disaster Recovery, etc.

  • Oversees development of operating expenses and capital spend budget for all IT Infrastructure needs.

  • Develop and maintain disaster recovery plan.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

JOB EXPERIENCE

  • 5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, and networks required

  • 7+ years of progressive IT experience, with 5+ years in an IT leadership role required

  • 5+ years'' of experience working in a Cisco, MIST and Palo Alto environment required

  • 5+ years'' of experience working in a HCI (hyper-converged infrastructure) required

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor''s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field. Or 10+ years of equivalent experience required.

  • Certification as Cisco Certified Network Associate obtain within 1 Year

  • Certification as Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert And within 1 Year

  • Certification as a Palo Alto Network Security Professional within 1 Year

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

  • Strong working knowledge of a variety of programs including but not limited to, ServiceNow, Office 365, Microsoft Azure/Entra and hyperconverged infrastructure environments as well as systems/network infrastructure requirements and components. (cisco, Juniper MIST and Palo Alto)

  • Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective teams.

  • Demonstrated ability to handle highly complex interpersonal situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy.

  • Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

  • Strong background working with networks, servers, storage, backup & security principals and best practices.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery

  • Negotiate and oversee relationships with vendors, providers and contractors.

SOME OF THE REWARDS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

  • Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  • Family Passes

  • Complimentary Tickets

  • Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park

  • Local and In-House Discounts

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • Location: San Diego, CA

  • Position Type: Salaried Full-Time Exempt Position

  • Salary Range: $149,984 - $168732

How to Apply

jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sdzwa/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/25087

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

2920 Zoo Dr,

San Diego, CA 92101

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