Director, IT Infrastructure — Global 24x7 Ops & Stock
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Job summary
Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead a global team delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud solutions, ensuring security and regulatory compliance. You will drive IT strategy with Space Systems and Launch Operations, manage vendors, and enable rapid growth across sites.
Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in IT infrastructure, strong leadership in a global org, and a Bachelor's in CS or related field.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
- 12+ years of IT infrastructure experience with increasing responsibility.
- US citizenship required for program eligibility.
- Leadership experience in a globally distributed organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop IT infrastructure strategies and ensure scalable, reliable services.
- Lead a global team of IT engineers across locations.
- Manage on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure with high uptime.
- Ensure security and compliance across all IT assets.
- Build vendor relationships and negotiate favorable agreements.
- Define 24x7 global support model and roadmaps.
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Job description
Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Director of IT Infrastructure to lead a global team delivering scalable on‑prem and cloud solutions, ensuring security and regulatory compliance. You will drive IT strategy with Space Systems and Launch Operations, manage vendors, and enable rapid growth across sites.
Ideal candidates bring 12+ years in IT infrastructure, strong leadership in a global org, and a Bachelor's in CS or related field.
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