Director of Cloud, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

Kreate; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreate seeks a hands-on Director of Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity to lead architecture, security modernization, and governance of its enterprise technology environment. You will own Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure and Intune, and transition from MSP ownership to a co-managed model, partnering with MSPs for scale while maintaining security standards.

The role demands deep technical depth, leadership, and the ability to communicate risks and architectural decisions to executives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in enterprise infrastructure, cloud, networking or cybersecurity, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure and Microsoft Intune.
• Deep understanding of identity and access management, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and privileged-access concepts.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise networking, firewalls, wireless, VPN, switching and multi-site connectivity.
• Experience with endpoint security, EDR/XDR, SIEM/MDR, vulnerability management, backup and disaster recovery.
• Demonstrated experience working with and governing MSPs, MSSPs and other technology providers.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and governance of Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure and Intune.
• Establish and maintain identity, authentication, Conditional Access, MFA, RBAC and privileged-access standards.
• Lead endpoint-management strategy including Intune, Windows Autopilot, device compliance, application deployment and mobile-device management.
• Establish cloud architecture, security, availability, backup and disaster-recovery standards.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph and other appropriate technologies.
• Own enterprise infrastructure architecture across corporate offices and manufacturing facilities.
• Establish standards for LAN/WAN, wireless, firewalls, switching, internet connectivity, servers, virtualization and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure infrastructure is resilient, scalable, monitored and appropriately documented.
• Partner with plant and application teams to ensure reliable connectivity for manufacturing systems and operational technology.
• Own the company's infrastructure cybersecurity architecture and technical security roadmap.
• Implement and continuously improve Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, networks and cloud services.
• Oversee endpoint protection, vulnerability management, SIEM/MDR, security monitoring and incident-response capabilities.
• Establish security baselines and ensure technology environments comply with company cybersecurity policies.
• Lead technical response and coordination during cybersecurity incidents.
• Define the operating model and division of responsibilities between internal IT and managed service providers.
• Lead the transition of appropriate technology platforms, licensing, administrative authority and vendor relationships from MSP ownership to company ownership.
• Establish clear SLAs, escalation procedures, performance metrics and accountability for MSP services.
• Ensure the company maintains appropriate administrative access, documentation and institutional knowledge of its technology environment.
• Manage infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity and telecommunications vendors and contracts.
• Serve as the company's senior technical authority for infrastructure, cloud, identity and cybersecurity.
• Develop technology standards, reference architectures, policies and operating procedures.
• Partner with Business Applications, Data/AI, Operations and plant leadership on technology initiatives.
• Develop infrastructure and cybersecurity roadmaps aligned with company growth, acquisitions and integration requirements.
• Build internal technical capabilities while determining where managed services provide greater scalability or specialized expertise.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Azure

Intune

Identity & Access Management

Zero Trust

Cybersecurity

Tools

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Entra ID

Azure

Intune

PowerShell

Microsoft Graph

Cisco Meraki

Job description

Kreate seeks a hands-on Director of Infrastructure, Cloud & Cybersecurity to lead architecture, security modernization, and governance of its enterprise technology environment. You will own Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure and Intune, and transition from MSP ownership to a co-managed model, partnering with MSPs for scale while maintaining security standards.

The role demands deep technical depth, leadership, and the ability to communicate risks and architectural decisions to executives.