Director, Secure Infra & Cloud Architecture

Petco; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco is seeking a Director of Technology Infrastructure Architecture to lead the new TIA function, embedding security into enterprise infrastructure designs and accelerating secure delivery. You will partner with senior IT leadership and engineering to drive cloud, on-prem, and endpoint strategies while championing automation, IaC, and AI-driven operations.

The role demands 10+ years in network/security/architecture, with a proven leadership record and the ability to communicate credibly with

Qualifications

• Leading enterprise technology infrastructure architecture teams.
• Embedding security into enterprise infrastructure projects from design phase.
• Proven ability to drive secure-by-design principles and zero-trust adoption.

Responsibilities

• Builds and leads the Technology Infrastructure Architecture (TIA) function.
• Defines and drives long-range secure infrastructure architecture strategy across cloud, on-prem, and endpoint.
• Represents TIA to business, liaises with senior IT leadership, Security, and Engineering.
• Manages cross-functional architecture reviews and project KPIs.
• Champions automation and IaC; explores AI-driven operations (AIOps).
• Oversees budget planning for TIA and cloud cost governance.
• Mentors architects and engineers; develops a culture of ownership and delivery velocity.
• Maintains vendor relationships supporting architecture initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Executive communication

Security architecture

Infrastructure design

Automation

AIOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Engineering or related

Job description

Petco is seeking a Director of Technology Infrastructure Architecture to lead the new TIA function, embedding security into enterprise infrastructure designs and accelerating secure delivery. You will partner with senior IT leadership and engineering to drive cloud, on-prem, and endpoint strategies while championing automation, IaC, and AI-driven operations.

The role demands 10+ years in network/security/architecture, with a proven leadership record and the ability to communicate credibly with