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Conner Strong & Buckelew · 7 hours ago

Vice President, Infrastructure

Camden, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $225K/yr

15+ years exp

Conner Strong & Buckelew is a company focused on driving enterprise-wide infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives. The Vice President of Infrastructure is responsible for leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable systems that support business growth and innovation, while also overseeing infrastructure operations and collaborating with software development teams.

Employee BenefitsInsurance

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Thais Comiskey

Responsibilities

Align with the CIO’s vision to define and execute a forward-looking technology roadmap that supports business strategy, digital transformation, and operational resilience

Lead enterprise infrastructure modernization efforts with a strong focus on cloud-native architecture, automation, and AI enablement—particularly within Microsoft Azure

Serve as a trusted advisor to the technology team on emerging technologies, risk posture, and IT investment planning

Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement across the technology organization

Oversee the design, implementation, and optimization of hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem and Azure)

Lead the adoption and integration of Azure AI services, including Azure Machine Learning, Cognitive Services, and AI-powered analytics

Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise systems, networks, and data platforms

Support software development teams by ensuring infrastructure readiness, CI/CD pipeline integration, and DevOps best practices

Own the enterprise cybersecurity strategy in collaboration with the technology leadership

Implement and maintain robust security frameworks, incident response plans, and compliance protocols (e.g., NIST, HIPAA, CIS, NYDFS)

Monitor and mitigate risks related to data protection, access control, and threat detection across all digital assets

Manage Help Desk and desktop support teams to deliver exceptional service and technical support to all employees

Implement ITSM best practices and tools (e.g., ManageEngine, ServiceDesk) to streamline support operations and improve resolution times

Foster a user-centric approach to IT support, ensuring responsiveness, reliability, and satisfaction

Provide the necessary support to the CIO to develop and manage the IT operating and capital budgets, ensuring cost-effective technology investments

Establish and enforce IT policies, SOPs, SLAs, and performance metrics

Oversee vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and procurement of technology services and solutions

Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing, cross-functional technology team

Promote professional development, succession planning, and knowledge sharing across the department

Lead by example with a hands-on, collaborative leadership style that inspires trust and accountability

Qualification

Cloud-native architectureMicrosoft AzureCybersecurity strategyAIData initiativesDevOps practicesInfrastructure engineeringITSM best practicesVendor managementPowerShell scriptingNetworkingTeam leadershipCommunication skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred

15+ years of progressive IT experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles

Proven success in leading enterprise infrastructure, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity programs including hands on skills across a range of technology administration areas

Demonstrated experience supporting AI and data initiatives in Azure or similar platforms

Experience working closely with software development teams and DevOps practices

Strong business acumen and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize tasks across the team to confirm that project deliverables are completed seamlessly and on time

Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without Company sponsorship