Senior Infrastructure Leader: Strategy, Security & Cloud

Ledgent Technology; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology infrastructure company is seeking a Lead Engineer (Infrastructure) in Oakland, CA. This senior leadership role involves managing the infrastructure team, overseeing IT infrastructure projects, and ensuring cybersecurity and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT experience, strong leadership abilities, and expertise in cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $143k to $185k annually and requires a proactive approach to IT strategy and team development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT infrastructure engineering and project leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles.
• Experience managing complex IT infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Infrastructure team and strategic outsourcing partners.
• Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
• Ensure robust security protocols and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Virtualization technologies (e.g., HyperV, VMware)

Cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure

Identity management solutions, including Microsoft Entra ID and on-premises Active Directory

Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive)

Cloud telephony and communication systems

Microsoft security and privacy products (Defender, Intune, Purview)

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) tools

Zero Trust Network Architecture (e.g., Zscaler ZPA and ZIA)

Cloud-managed network devices (e.g., Cisco Meraki, Fortinet)

End-user device management (e.g., Microsoft Intune, Autopilot)

Education

BS in a Computing Discipline or Associates with significant comparable experience

Job description

A technology infrastructure company is seeking a Lead Engineer (Infrastructure) in Oakland, CA. This senior leadership role involves managing the infrastructure team, overseeing IT infrastructure projects, and ensuring cybersecurity and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of IT experience, strong leadership abilities, and expertise in cloud technologies. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $143k to $185k annually and requires a proactive approach to IT strategy and team development.