Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. · 2 weeks ago
VP, IT Infrastructure & Operations
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior LevelCambridge Investment Research, Inc. is a growth-focused independent broker-dealer that supports financial advisors with industry-leading tools and services. The Vice President, Infrastructure & Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership for the technology environment, ensuring reliability, security, and alignment with business goals while leading multiple teams.
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Responsibilities
Partner with the CTO and executive team to develop and execute the firm’s technology strategy, ensuring it supports business growth, operational efficiency, and security
Oversee the daily operations of the technology organization, ensuring uptime, performance, and exceptional service delivery to internal associates and external financial professionals
Direct the firm’s cybersecurity framework and incident response strategies, ensuring compliance with FINRA, SEC, and other regulatory bodies. Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and testing to maintain a strong security posture
Lead the design, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise infrastructure—including networks, servers, data centers, and cloud environments—to ensure resilience, scalability, and modernization
Evaluate and manage technology vendors, cloud providers, and managed service partners. Negotiate and maintain cost-effective contracts and SLAs that align with organizational needs
Guide Helpdesk and Production/Application Support teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and empathetic support experiences. Establish service standards and metrics for continuous improvement
Lead organizational transformation initiatives by promoting innovation, transparency, and adaptability. Empower teams through clear communication, mentorship, and development opportunities
Maintain and evolve the firm’s business continuity and disaster recovery programs to ensure operational resilience
Oversee adherence to information security policies, technology standards, and industry regulations across all technology functions
Qualification
Required
advanced experience in IT leadership
enterprise infrastructure experience
networks experience
cloud technologies experience
cybersecurity frameworks experience
strong technical acumen
ability to drive organizational change
people-first leadership style
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 required within 12 months of being hired
Preferred
Microsoft Azure preferred
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays and floating holidays
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Volunteer time off
Wellness incentives
Company
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.
Do you control your journey? Are you independent? At Cambridge, we are business innovators, financial planners, wealth advisors, business builders, next generation, retirement planners, visionaries, investment advisors, succession planners, entrepreneurs, and business owners.
Founded in 1981
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (7)
2023 (6)
2022 (5)
2021 (10)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.89M2024-03-19Series Unknown· $6.31M
2014-08-22Series Unknown· $6.13M
2013-06-25Series Unknown· $3.46M
Leadership Team
Amy Webber
President & Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
2025-12-03
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