Senior Director, Infrastructure & Network

qualys; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 255,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Qualys is seeking a Senior Director, Infrastructure & Network to lead the CIO org's infrastructure strategy and platforms. You will modernize, balance reliability and innovation, and shape the operating model while mentoring teams to deliver enterprise outcomes.

You will drive cloud adoption, automation, and service-oriented improvements, collaborating with security and business leaders to create scalable, resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in CS/IT; Master's or MBA preferred.
• 16+ years in IT infrastructure and network management.
• 10+ years in a director-level role.
• Proven success leading complex programs.
• Experience aligning strategies with executive vision.
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Expertise in SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers.
• Strong cybersecurity and compliance knowledge (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Exceptional leadership and PM (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL).
• Excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Certifications: PMP, CISSP, CCNP, ITIL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate vision into actionable infrastructure strategies.
• Lead complex infrastructure and network programs on time and budget.
• Oversee data centers, cloud platforms, servers, storage, networking.
• Ensure network reliability and security with 99.99% uptime.
• Advance ITSM and ITIL-aligned processes and tools.
• Develop disaster recovery and risk mitigation plans.
• Drive metrics dashboards and reporting.
• Manage local budgets and contracts as needed.
• Collaborate with Information Security to embed security.
• Lead high-performing teams and mentor talent.

Skills

Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/Google)

Infrastructure Leadership

Network Architecture

IT Security & Compliance

ITIL/ITSM

Budget & Vendor Management

Project Management (PMO)

Executive Stakeholder Communication

PMP

CISSP

CCNP

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT

Master's or MBA preferred

Job description

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

About the Role

As the Senior Director, Infrastructure & Network, you will lead a critical function within Qualys' CIO organization, driving infrastructure strategy, platforms, and operational excellence. Reporting to the VP, Infrastructure and Network, you will modernize infrastructure, balancing reliability, scalability, and innovation to support Qualys' growth and digital evolution. You will shape the future-state operating model, mentor teams, and enable enterprise-wide business outcomes. Join a mission-driven, fast-growing company that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
  • Partner with the VP, Infrastructure and Network, and CIO to translate enterprise technology vision into actionable infrastructure strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Define and drive long-term Infrastructure & Network vision, championing cloud adoption and automation.
  • Advise business and technology leaders, crafting impactful solutions and roadmaps.
  • Execute enterprise-wide technology strategy to deliver business value.
• Core Infrastructure & Operations
  • Lead execution of complex infrastructure and network programs, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
  • Oversee enterprise infrastructure (data centers, cloud platforms, servers, storage, networking).
  • Ensure network reliability and security (LAN, WAN, VPN, wireless) with 99.99% uptime.
  • Enhance ITSM and ITIL-aligned processes and tools.
  • Drive disaster recovery and risk mitigation.
  • Drive metrics dashboard development and reporting.
  • Manage local budgets and contracts as needed.
• Innovation & Digital Transformation
  • Adopt emerging technologies to optimize performance and scalability.
  • Integrate innovative solutions for competitive advantage and enhanced employee experience.
  • Evolve Infrastructure & Network toward an agile, service-oriented model.
  • Collaborate with Information Security to embed security in strategies.
  • Use data and metrics to improve services.
• People & Vendor Leadership
  • Lead high-performing teams, focusing on coaching and talent retention.
  • Develop workforce strategies for cloud, automation, and platform engineering.
  • Manage budgets and resources for cost-effective solutions.
  • Build strategic vendor partnerships for value delivery.
  • Support leadership development and diversity initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor's in computer science, IT, or related field; Master's or MBA preferred.
• Experience : 16+ years in IT infrastructure and network management.
• 10+ years in a director-level role.
• Proven success in leading complex programs.
• Experience aligning strategies with executive vision.
• Technical Expertise : Deep knowledge of enterprise infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, virtualization).
• Expertise in network architecture (SD-WAN, MPLS, firewalls, load balancers).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and compliance (NIST, ISO 27001).
• Skills : Exceptional leadership and project management (Agile, Waterfall, ITIL).
• Excellent communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Certifications : PMP, CISSP, CCNP, or ITIL preferred.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $215,000 - $255,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, relevant experience, and work location. Please note this range reflects base salary and does not include incentive compensation or potential equity grants. We also offer a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

Qualys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.