Remote IT Infra & Security Director (Azure)

Jobot; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Director of Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of its global infrastructure. This remote leadership role balances strategic vision with hands-on execution to modernize systems, improve scalability, strengthen security, and support growth.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure strategy, optimize operations, and ensure a scalable technology backbone. A lean team and strong FinOps focus are key.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of technical team leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Azure.
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, automation, and modern cloud operations.
• Proven experience building or maturing cybersecurity programs, including SIEM, identity, endpoint security, and detection.
• Experience with SOC 2, SOX ITGC, or comparable compliance programs.
• Understanding of FinOps, SaaS management, and technology cost optimization.
• Strong operational, leadership, communication, and cross-functional skills.

Responsibilities

• Own cloud infrastructure, networking, internal IT, hardware, SaaS platforms, and technology vendors.
• Lead Azure infrastructure, infrastructure-as-code, automation, API platforms, AI infrastructure, and observability.
• Establish FinOps practices and optimize cloud, SaaS, and technology spend.
• Develop and maintain the company’s cybersecurity strategy, including SIEM, endpoint security, identity/access management, zero-trust, and MDR partnerships.
• Lead security programs including security awareness, vendor risk, customer security assessments, and DevSecOps.
• Own SOC 2, SOX ITGC, privacy, data protection, and AI governance programs.
• Oversee business continuity, disaster recovery, incident management, release governance, onboarding/offboarding, and IT operations.
• Partner closely with Engineering while maintaining clear ownership of infrastructure, security, access, governance, and operational processes.
• Lead and develop a team of four across Cloud & Platform, IT Operations, Security, and Database Administration.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as Code

Cybersecurity programs

FinOps

Security governance

Zero trust

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

CISSP

Tools

Azure

SIEM

MDR

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Director of Infrastructure to lead the strategy, architecture, and execution of its global infrastructure. This remote leadership role balances strategic vision with hands-on execution to modernize systems, improve scalability, strengthen security, and support growth.

You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to drive infrastructure strategy, optimize operations, and ensure a scalable technology backbone. A lean team and strong FinOps focus are key.