Director of IT Infrastructure - Hosting

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site amenities

Job summary

Uline is seeking a Director of IT Infrastructure to shape the technology roadmap and lead modernization initiatives for hosting systems across the enterprise. You will drive strategy, architecture, and risk management while partnering with senior leadership on disaster recovery and continuity planning.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure leadership, with expertise across Windows, Linux, storage, virtualization and containers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure or hosting services, including leadership of managers and technical teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of enterprise hosting technologies, including Windows, Linux, storage, virtualization and container platforms.
• Proven success leading large-scale infrastructure modernization and technology transformation initiatives.
• Uline does not participate in the H-1B lottery.

Responsibilities

• Lead Uline’s long-term hosting and infrastructure strategy, aligning technology investments with business growth, security and resiliency.
• Drive modernization across storage, virtualization and container platforms while advancing Uline’s AI infrastructure strategy.
• Guide technology architecture, standards and lifecycle planning to improve performance and manage risk.
• Partner with senior IT and business leaders on technology roadmaps, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, budgets and contracts to optimize technology investments.
• Develop leaders and technical teams, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

IT infrastructure

Vendor management

Disaster recovery

Education

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

Tools

Windows

Linux

Storage

Virtualization

Container platforms

AI infrastructure

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Shape the technology behind Uline’s continued growth. As Director of IT Infrastructure, you will define the long-term strategy for the hosting systems and platforms that power our business, lead major modernization initiatives and influence enterprise-wide technology decisions. From scaling critical systems to advancing AI infrastructure, you will shape Uline’s technology roadmap.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead Uline’s long-term hosting and infrastructure strategy, aligning technology investments with business growth, security and resiliency.
• Drive modernization across storage, virtualization and container platforms while advancing Uline’s AI infrastructure strategy.
• Guide technology architecture, standards and lifecycle planning to improve performance and manage risk.
• Partner with senior IT and business leaders on technology roadmaps, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Manage strategic vendor relationships, budgets and contracts to optimize technology investments.
• Develop leaders and technical teams, promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT infrastructure or hosting services, including leadership of managers and technical teams.
• Strong technical knowledge of enterprise hosting technologies, including Windows, Linux, storage, virtualization and container platforms.
• Proven success leading large-scale infrastructure modernization and technology transformation initiatives.
• Uline does not participate in the H-1B lottery.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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